Historical fiction set in Montauk?! Didn’t take much convincing for me to pick up this book.

I grew up spending part of every summer in Montauk. Some of my fondest childhood memories are the times I spent with my family out in the old fisherman village. It still holds a special place in my heart even after its recent transformation – pivoting back to Carl Fisher’s initial vision of a Miami in the north.

Montauk takes place in the 1938, after Carl Fisher’s initial push to develop the town that helped leave him bankrupt. The setting? The Montauk Manor, where NYC’s elite spends their summer being chauffeured to the golf course, beach and yacht clubs, some of which still exist today.

Beatrice Bordeaux has more riding on this summer than just escaping the city heat – she is desperate to fix her marriage. After struggling to conceive for over five years she feels her husband drifting away and hopes the sea air will bring them back together. Beatrice is a bit of an outsider – having grown up lower middle class in Pennsylvania, she is new to high society. Her husband, Harry, swept her off her feet, and she became determined to fit in ever since becoming a Bordeaux.

This novel has drama and suspense, and I just couldn’t put it down! I immediately connected with Beatrice, who was kind, genuine and absolutely loveable from the start. It was amazing seeing the town through her eyes and learning more about my beloved summer paradise, especially the restaurants and local haunts that still exist today.

Overall, this is an incredible beach read, perfect for your summer list! Bonus points if you love Montauk as much as I do!

Verdict: Read it! Now! (5/5 stars)
Length: 400 pages
When: You’re in the mood for a beach read full of drama and suspense.
Quote: “You can only go so long pretending, acting as if you’re someone you’re not. Eventually you must return to who you are, who you were born to be.”
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