Swan Song - Elin Hilderbrand

Swan Song

By Elin Hilderbrand

  • Release Date: 2024-06-11
  • Genre: Fiction & Literature
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 2,129 Ratings

Description

The beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author brings her Nantucket novels to a brilliant finish: when rich strangers move to the island, social mayhemand a possible murder follow. Can Nantucket’s best locals save the day, and their way of life?

Chief of Police Ed Kapenash is about to retire. Blond Sharon is going through a divorce. But when a 22-million-dollar summer home is purchased by the mysterious Richardsons—how did they make their money, exactly?—Ed, Sharon, and everyone in the community are swept up in high drama. The Richardsons throw lavish parties, flirt with multiple locals, flaunt their wealth with not one but two yachts, and raise impossible hopes of everyone they meet. When their house burns to the ground and their most essential employee goes missing, the entire island is up in arms.

The last of Elin Hilderbrand's bestselling Nantucket novels, Swan Song is a propulsive medley of glittering gatherings, sun-soaked drama, wisdom and heart, featuring the return of some of her most beloved characters, including, most importantly, the beautiful and timeless island of Nantucket itself.

Reviews

  • Predictable, but enjoyable

    4
    By wyomom2
    Return to characters and the place they call home. Not her best, but still enjoyable.
  • So good!

    5
    By JillzyOco
    Riveting! Sad to see Elin put her writing to rest but time marches on….enjoy your retirement!
  • Great read, per usual

    4
    By SteelerGirl88
    Great characters; interconnected drama, so easy to read like all her books
  • The title is perfect

    5
    By Willybird47
    I’ve read all of her books. I’ve truly enjoyed each one and loved several. Swan Song is one that I loved and think it was a perfect way to “wrap” all the wonderful Nantucket stories with a beautiful ribbon.
  • Not a chick book ..

    5
    By Skindoggy09
    My wife thought I was reading “summer beach chick book”…but I was immediately captivated by the mystery and complex cast of characters right out of the gates. Highly recommend !
  • Good Book Bad ending

    3
    By Andrealynnstuartfarris
    The ending seemed like she just decided not to finish writing the book. Disappointing
  • Great summer read

    5
    By kris10taylorr
    Couldn’t put it down
  • A great book

    5
    By jhyncik
    Great read !!!!
  • Perfect beach read

    5
    By Kalebbn
    Delightful summer read. This is the first Hilderbrand book I’ve read. I heard her interview on the NYT book podcast. She was so fun to listen to I figured I’d read the latest. Even though I’m sure there were little things I missed because I hadn’t read the others, I didn’t feel it at all. It was a wonderful read.
  • Didn’t like the ending

    4
    By amya219
    I liked the book. It seemed like characters from her other books were weaved in and out, however the story itself seemed superficial. The storyline was all over the place and to have it end with a death was dissapointing.