The Castaways
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Elin Hilderbrand
"The perfect summer read" (Booklist) from New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand: an intense tale of love and loyalty set against the backdrop of endless summer island life. With rumors of infidelity straining Greg and Tess MacAvoy's marriage, the couple head out on their sailboat one early summer day to celebrate their wedding anniversary, hoping the roughest waters are behind them. But in an accident off Nantucket, they mysteriously drown, leaving behind two small children as well as three couples who have long been their closest friends. Tragedy brings to the surface long-simmering conflicts and emotions, and the MacAvoys' six grieving friends find themselves unprepared for the revelation of secret upon secret as they struggle to answer the question: What happened to Greg and Tess?The Castaways probes the boundaries of friendship and forgiveness as it tells a page-turning story of passion, betrayal, and suspense, filled with the perfect details of summer island life that have made Elin Hilderbrand's novels beloved bestsellers.
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Author
Elin Hilderbrand
Pages
368
Publisher
Little, Brown
Published Date
2009-07-07
ISBN
0316076317 9780316076319
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"Second in The Nantucket series, was - yes - another soap opera in a beautiful setting. Getting into the rhythm of her writing, I enjoyed this one better than the first. This one with a mysterious element - what caused Greg and Tess to die on their anniversary? "
Jackie Davidson
"Engaging"
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"The saga of four couples and dear friends whose drama is exposed when Greg and Tess McAvoy go sailing for their wedding anniversary and die. Greg and Tess had a rocky marriage due to ‘rumors’ of Greg having an affair with a student, April Peck. During this time, Tess found love with Addison. Addison is married to Phoebe who was addicted to painkillers and anti-depressants since the death of her twin brother on 9/11. Phoebe gave Tess ‘medicine’ to help her relax while sailing since Tess did not like the water due to nearly drowning as a kid. Tess is also the younger cousin and dear friend of Andrea, who is married to the police Chief (Ed). The Chief has to try to solve what happened on the sailboat. Andrea used to date Jeremey, the husband of Delilah, who she found comfort in conversation since the death of Tess. Delilah also wants custody of Tess and Greg’s kids, but Andrea will not allow her. As the Chief investigates the death, his friends open up to him. Jeremy spoke to April Peck who revealed that she saw Greg the night before he died. In the end, all truths are exposed and their death was an accident, but the friends must remain close for Greg and Tess’s kids. "
Katie Daly
"One of my favorite Elin books! Heartfelt and spellbinding! "
Mandy Crider