Summer of '79
A Summer of '69 Story
What's it about
Ever wondered how family secrets can shape a lifetime? Dive into a sun-drenched Nantucket summer where the Levin family's seemingly perfect world is about to unravel. This is your chance to uncover the hidden truths that bind them, even as they threaten to tear them apart. You'll explore the turbulent lives of the Levin siblings as they navigate love, loss, and betrayal against the backdrop of 1979. Discover how a single summer of secrets can echo through generations, revealing profound insights about forgiveness, resilience, and the unbreakable, yet complicated, bonds of family.
Meet the author
Crowned the "queen of beach reads" by New York Magazine, Elin Hilderbrand is the 1 New York Times bestselling author of over thirty novels. For more than two decades, she has expertly crafted immersive summer stories set on her beloved home island of Nantucket. Drawing inspiration from the island’s rich history, iconic landscapes, and vibrant seasonal energy, Hilderbrand creates the unforgettable family dramas and sun-soaked settings that have become her signature, captivating millions of readers worldwide.

What's it about
Ever wondered how family secrets can shape a lifetime? Dive into a sun-drenched Nantucket summer where the Levin family's seemingly perfect world is about to unravel. This is your chance to uncover the hidden truths that bind them, even as they threaten to tear them apart. You'll explore the turbulent lives of the Levin siblings as they navigate love, loss, and betrayal against the backdrop of 1979. Discover how a single summer of secrets can echo through generations, revealing profound insights about forgiveness, resilience, and the unbreakable, yet complicated, bonds of family.
Meet the author
Crowned the "queen of beach reads" by New York Magazine, Elin Hilderbrand is the 1 New York Times bestselling author of over thirty novels. For more than two decades, she has expertly crafted immersive summer stories set on her beloved home island of Nantucket. Drawing inspiration from the island’s rich history, iconic landscapes, and vibrant seasonal energy, Hilderbrand creates the unforgettable family dramas and sun-soaked settings that have become her signature, captivating millions of readers worldwide.
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