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The Perfect Couple
by Elin Hilderbrand
Published
February 12, 2019
Pages
496 pages
Language
English
Publisher
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$42.30
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$8.59
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About This Book
Soon to be a Netflix limited series, from New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand comes a "quintessential summer read" ( People ) about the many ways family can fill our lives with love — if they don't kill us first. It's Nantucket wedding season, also known as summer-the sight of a bride racing down Main Street is as common as the sun setting at Madaket Beach. The Otis-Winbury wedding promises to be an event to remember: the groom's wealthy parents have spared no expense to host a lavish ceremony at their oceanfront estate.
But it's going to be memorable for all the wrong reasons after tragedy strikes: a body is discovered in Nantucket Harbor just hours before the ceremony-and everyone in the wedding party is suddenly a suspect. As Chief of Police Ed Kapenash interviews the bride, the groom, the groom's famous mystery-novelist mother, and even a member of his own family, he discovers that every wedding is a minefield-and no couple is perfect. Featuring beloved characters from The Castaways , Beautiful Day , and A Summer Affair , The Perfect Couple proves once again that Elin Hilderbrand is the queen of the summer beach read.
Introduction
Set in the picturesque town of Nantucket, "The Perfect Couple" reveals the complexities of love and lies as a marriage is put to test amidst an impending wedding ceremony. With a backdrop of elegance and beauty, what appears as an idyllic union unravels through unexpected twists that grip the reader’s imagination. As the startling truths emerge, each character's true nature surfaces, weaving a tapestry of intrigue and betrayal.
Key Takeaways
Explores the complex dynamics between appearance and reality in relationships. Unfolds a gripping narrative with unexpected twists and deep emotional engagement. Invites readers to reconsider the meaning of trust within personal relationships.
Detailed Description
In the quaint serene surroundings of Nantucket the story unfolds as a lavish wedding ceremony approaches and a sense of anxiety lingers in the air. At the center of the chaos is the picture-perfect couple whose secrets begin to threaten their promised happily-ever-after. \nDetails of deceit surface as guests gather introducing unexpected twists and turns.
The narrative examines the delicate balance between perception and reality inviting readers to question how well they know the ones they love. Amidst celebrations unsolved mysteries heighten the anticipation. \nTold through multiple points of view the novel brings complexity to the characters unraveling layers of their personalities.
As the storyline progresses the plot deftly intertwines past secrets with present encounters creating a suspenseful atmosphere waiting to explode. \nRevelations unfold with relentless pacing that grips readers from start to finish. Each chapter builds towards an unexpected conclusion that challenges preconceived notions about the perfect relationship leaving room for reflection on personal truths and illusions.
\nThe powerful narrative not only entertains but also provokes thought with its haunting portrayal of love deception and the gray areas in between. The novel becomes an intense exploration of what defines a genuinely perfect couple.
Standout Features
The intricate plotting intertwines love secrets and betrayal creating a compelling and suspenseful narrative Each chapter is crafted to maintain tension while exploring multidimensional characters whose stories captivate The vivid setting of Nantucket adds charm and depth to the storyline enhancing the characters' experiences and emotions against the backdrop of its scenic beauty This contributes to an immersive reading experience With its masterful blend of romance and mystery the novel challenges readers to ponder the essence of trust making it both a thoroughly engaging read and a profound exploration of human relationships.
Book Details
031637525X
978-0316375252
5.5 x 1.5 x 8.25 inches
2.31 pounds
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Rating
Based on 27596 ratings
Customer Reviews
A fast read
This was a good murder mystery. I like the characters and the book kept me intrigued. The ending surprised me
My favorite Elin book!
This is the second time I purchased this book. I must have lost the first one, but I wanted to re-read it, so I bought another copy. It is my favorite book by this author because the characters are well-developed and complex, the plot is multi-layered and interesting, and it is hard to put down. I prefer the older Elin books as the newer ones have too many detailed and long descriptions of food. Enough already. This book is a breath of fresh air, and you can curl up and get lost in this wonderful story.
Family Secrets
This is an amazing book! It starts with Greer and Tag who you think are the perfect couple with two wonderful sons. Thomas Junior is married to Abby, who is pregnant. Benji, is to marry Celeste. But it turns out that everyone has a secret which results in the death of the maid of honor. The question is... Who killed the maid of honor and why?
A Classic, Murder-Mystery/Beach Read
The Winbury family is full of wealth and elegance and shows it among their lavish lifestyles and many luxurious homes. One in particular is at Nantucket and is soon to be the setting of their youngest son's wedding. Benji and Celeste were supposed to get married the Saturday after the 4th of July, but instead, the bride wakes up to find her maid of honor dead at the beach. Was it an accident or was it a murder? The chief of police and Detective Nick (The Greek) are determined to find out. They uncover a multitude of secrets and discover that even the most beautiful and rich families are never what they seem. I thought this was a GREAT read! I loved it and honestly didn't know who did it or what happened until the end. It was a great murder-mystery/beach read. I cannot wait to watch the series on this book coming out on Netflix! I had tried an Elin Hilderbrand book once before and was not impressed, but this book has made me want to give more of her books a try. If you like a classic, well-written mystery novel set during the summer at the beach, then this book is for you!
Predictable
Yes this is an entertaining easy read however there is no character development at all. Not really a murder mystery at all more like a story of lies and deception.
beautiful who done it!
You can just picture the beautiful house and the scenery of the water on its door steps. The characters were well formed and the mystery kept me guessing till the end. A truly good read.
Beach read meets murder mystery in this fast paced novel.
Elin Hilderbrand once again brings her readers to the shores of Nantucket, this time for the event of the season. The wedding of Celeste Otis and Benji Winbury promises to be an epic party, and no expense has been spared. Tragedy strikes on the morning of the wedding, however, when a body is discovered just hours before the festivities are set to begin. With the immediate family and bridal party all staying at the house where the wedding is, everyone becomes a suspect in the ensuing murder investigation. As information is gathered and suspects are questioned, it becomes clear that each and every person at the beach house has secrets to hide. With the Netflix adaptation for this novel dropping in September, I wanted to make sure that I read the book first (because in almost every case, the book is better than the movie). I have read books by Elin Hilderbrand before, and have thoroughly enjoyed them, so I was excited to give this one a try. Almost instantly, she draws the reader in. The plot is super fast paced, and it fluctuates back and forth between present day, and events that happened in the past which culminate with a body in the ocean. There were so many characters in the book, but while there was a perpetually changing POV, it was still easy to follow along with what was going on. One of the things I loved most about the laundry list of characters was that each one of them had some aspect of their backstory that let the reader believe that they had something to do with the suspected murder. My convictions over “who dun it” changed with almost every chapter, and I found myself second (and third, and fourth) guessing my conclusions as the story progressed. This book truly had a little bit of everything. It was part murder mystery, part romance, part family drama, part wealthy society chaos, and I ate it all up. There were characters to love, characters to hate, and everything in between. I loved the Agatha Christie feel of having all the suspects forced together while the detective works his magic. I also loved that it checked off the boxes for both page turning suspense and perfect beach read. I had high expectations for this book from the start, and it absolutely delivered.
Great Story with plenty of twists
Celeste and Benjy are the perfect couple. And Benjy's folks are throwing them a perfect wedding at their beach house in Nantucket... Except, there are a few complications that crop up... Celeste's mom is terminally ill with cancer, her best friend who is going to be her maid of honor makes some really bad choices, and then there is the druggy older brother, and, oh! The best man... Fun little mystery, set in a gorgeous place Read it. You'll thank me! A+ Bravo!
