The island : a novel

Summary: Birdie Cousins has thrown herself into the details of her daughter Chess's lavish wedding, and like any mother of a bride-to-be she is weathering the storms of excitement and chaoes, tears and joy. But Birdie is totally unprepared for the late-night phone call from Chess abruptly announcing that the engagement is off. It's only the first hint of what will be a summer of upheavals and revelations. With Chess in a tailspin of despair, Birdie enlists the help of her younger daughter, Tate, and her own sister, India. Soon all four are headed for beautiful, rustic Tuckernuck Island, off the coast of Nantucket. No phones, no television, no grocery store-- a place without distractions where they can escape their troubles. Before summer has ended, dramatic truths are uncovered, old loves are rekindled, and loves are forged. The Island is filled with heartache, laughter, and surprises that have made Elin Hilderbrand's page-turning novels cherished bestsellers.

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