In this spectacular novel inspired by true events, New York Times bestselling author Martha Hall Kelly weaves a captivating tale of love, loss, and resilience.

'A delight!' KATE QUINN
'A heart-in-your-mouth tale of family, friendship, and romance' CHARMAINE WILKERSON
'A dreamy beach book that also sizzles with tension' FIONA DAVIS

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2016
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.

But she soon realises that her relationship to the island runs deeper than she ever thought possible.

1942
It’s World War II, and Smith sisters Cadence and Briar are faced with the impossible task of holding their failing family farm together as the US army arrives on their island.

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.

That is, until a German soldier's arrival casts shadows of doubt and danger. Who can they really trust in their tight-knit community?

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Praise for The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club

'Irresistible . . . This story drew me in, then swept me away!' Lisa Wingate, author of The Book of Lost Friends

'The glorious Martha Hall Kelly’s most personal novel yet . . . with a surprising turn that will inspire readers everywhere' Adriana Trigiani, author of The View from Lake Como

'An 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' Allison Pataki, New York Times bestselling author of Finding Margaret Fuller

'Her characters are so beautifully crafted.' Genevieve Graham, nationally bestselling author of The Secret Keeper

'Full of thoughtful and detailed prose, endearing characters, swoony romance, and thriller-worthy intrigue.' Natalie Jenner, nationally bestselling author of The Jane Austen Society

'A heartwarming novel of audacious women inspiring hope with a dash of heartbreak' Sarah McCoy, New York Times bestselling author of The Baker’s Daughter

Inspired by true events, Kelly’s new novel explores friendship, family dynamics, and the power of books to unite communities. Recommended for historical fiction readers who enjoy the work of Kristin Hannah, Marie Benedict, and Kate Quinn. * Library Journal *
THE MARTHA'S VINEYARD BEACH AND BOOK CLUB is a delight! * Kate Quinn, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Briar Club *
The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club is everything one could hope for in a truly satisfying read—a rich and tumultuous backdrop, high-stakes and transformative love affairs, and the soul-stirring language that readers have come to expect and adore from Martha Hall Kelly. * Allison Pataki, New York Times bestselling author of Finding Margaret Fuller *
Martha Hall Kelly’s tale of the home front is simply irresistible. Coming of age in dangerous times, the Smith girls find strength in dreams, family, the land, and in the life-changing power of books. This story drew me in, then swept me away! * Lisa Windgate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Shelterwood *
Her characters are so beautifully crafted, I can feel them in the room, ready to discuss their loves, family secrets, intrigues, adventures, and more. * Genevieve Graham, national bestselling author of The Secret Keeper *
A prime example of Martha Hall Kelly's knack for bringing the emotional investment of historical women to the forefront, elevating the facts of what we think we know and evoking our deepest empathy… A heartwarming novel of audacious women inspiring hope with a dash of heartbreak. I thoroughly enjoyed every page! * Sarah McCoy, New York Times bestselling author of The Baker’s Daughter *
A vibrant and enchanting tale . . . Full of thoughtful and detailed prose, endearing characters, swoony romance, and thriller-worthy intrigue, The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club is a gift to fans of stories rooted in fascinating history and the bravery of the human heart. * Natalie Jenner, #1 nationally bestselling author of The Jane Austen Society *
Leave it to Hall Kelly to write a dreamy beach book that also sizzles with tension . . . Another winner by one of the best historical fiction writers around. * Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Stolen Queen *
A heart-in-your-mouth tale of family, friendship and romance as a small American island finds itself on a potential frontline of World War II. * Charmaine Wilkerson, New York Times bestselling author of Black Cake *
Full of danger, heartbreak and redemption, and set to the backdrop of war, The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club celebrates the magic of books, family, and truth as several women—bound by blood and friendship—discover their destinies on the scenic island just off the Massachusetts coast. * Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Daughter *

Martha Hall Kelly is a native New Englander who lives in Connecticut and New York City with her husband Michael and dog Oliver. She worked as an advertising copywriter for many years and raised three wonderful children, who are now mostly out of the nest. All three of her novels have been instant New York Times bestsellers.

Her first novel, Lilac Girls - published in 2016 - tells the story of Polish women imprisoned at Ravensbrück Concentration Camp and New York socialite Caroline Ferriday's fight to help them recover. It is currently published in forty-nine countries. Her second novel, Lost Roses, tells the story of Caroline's mother Eliza's struggle to help displaced White Russian aristocrats, and Sunflower Sisters is a Civil War novel about Caroline Ferriday's abolitionist great-grandmother's family. Martha is working on her fourth novel, The Golden Doves, which tells the story of two best friends, former WWII resistance fighters who unite in the 1950s to bring their Nazis tormentors to long-overdue justice.