Beach at Summerly

She’s also the beloved aunt of the two surviving Peabody sons, Amory and Shep, with whom Emilia has a tangled romantic history.
As the summer wears on, Emilia develops a deep rapport with Olive, who urges her to leave the island for a life of adventure, while romance blossoms with the sturdy and honorable Shep.

Reviews

"Grand and gripping...shot through with suspense, romance, and glorious, beach-laden locales. I could not put it down." — Marie Benedict, New York Times bestselling author of The Mitford Affair"Readers will be hooked from the first page.”  — Publishers Weekly“Full of evocative, whip-sharp dialogue… [T]he author’s deft exploration of many thought-provoking issues, from social class to personal responsibility and regret, make this one a winner. A well-researched exploration of love and redemption against the backdrop of post-World War II New England.”  — Kirkus Reviews“The Summer Wives is an exquisitely rendered novel that tackles two of my favorite topics: love and money. The glorious setting and drama are enriched by Williams’s signature vintage touch. It’s at the top of my picks for the beach this summer.” — Elin Hilderbrand“Williams has crafted a kaleidoscope of a novel—a mystery, a romance, and an utterly beguiling examination of the cost of secrets . . . The Summer Wives is a startling portrait of the courage it requires to make your own second chances.” — Entertainment Weekly"Beatriz Williams's vivid historical novel alternates with measured suspense between present and past." — Booklist“[A] satisfying simmer of a read.” — USA Today on The Summer Wives“Engrossing and gripping, you will finish this book in one sitting.” — St. Louis Post Dispatch on The Summer Wives“Satisfyingly tempestuous—and eminently beachworthy.” — Kirkus (starred review) on The Summer Wives