{"product_id":"the-martha-s-vineyard-beach-and-book-club","title":"The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club","description":"\u003cb\u003eTwo sisters living on Martha's Vineyard during World War II find hope in the power of storytelling when they start a wartime book club - a spectacular novel inspired by true events from the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eLilac Girls\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e2016\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Fresh from her mother's funeral, Mari arrives on Martha's Vineyard off the coast of Massachusetts to study under the enigmatic painter Elizabeth Devereux.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e But she soon realises that her relationship to the island runs deeper than she ever thought possible.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e1942\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It's World War II, and Smith sisters Briar and Cadence are faced with the impossible task of holding their failing family farm together as the US army arrives on their island.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In an attempt for normalcy, the sisters start a book club that quickly grows in numbers and becomes a lifeline for the women who remain on the island.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e That is, until a German soldier's arrival casts shadows of doubt and danger. Who can they really trust in their tight-knit community?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A delight!' \u003c\/b\u003eKate Quinn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e 'A heart-in-your-mouth tale of family, friendship, and romance' \u003c\/b\u003eCharmaine Wilkerson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e 'A dreamy beach book that also sizzles with tension . . . another winner by one of the best historical fiction writers around.' \u003c\/b\u003eFiona Davis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e 'Irresistible . . . This story drew me in, then swept me away!' \u003c\/b\u003eLisa Wingate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'The glorious Martha Hall Kelly's most personal novel yet . . . with a surprising turn that will inspire readers everywhere' \u003c\/b\u003eAdriana Trigiani\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003e'\u003c\/i\u003eAn ode to the human heart and the power of books to connect us―no one writes about the sustaining cords of female friendships quite like Martha Hall Kelly.' \u003c\/b\u003eAllison Pataki\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e 'Her characters are so beautifully crafted.' \u003c\/b\u003eGenevieve Graham\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull of thoughtful and detailed prose, endearing characters, swoony romance, and thriller-worthy intrigue.' \u003c\/b\u003eNatalie Jenner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e 'A heartwarming novel of audacious women inspiring hope with a dash of heartbreak' \u003c\/b\u003eSarah McCoy","brand":"Martha Hall Kelly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43516602810429,"sku":null,"price":33.24,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/7689\/2989\/files\/9781761043680.jpg?v=1787562841","url":"https:\/\/www.palmleaf.com.au\/products\/the-martha-s-vineyard-beach-and-book-club","provider":"Palmleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}