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Swan Song

By: Elin Hilderbrand
Narrated by: Erin Bennett, Elin Hilderbrand
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Publisher's summary

The beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author brings her Nantucket novels to a brilliant finish: when rich strangers move to the island, social mayhem and a possible murder follow. Can Nantucket’s best locals save the day, and their way of life? Includes special audio content!

Chief of Police Ed Kapenash is about to retire. Blond Sharon is going through a divorce. But when a 22-million-dollar summer home is purchased by the mysterious Richardsons—how did they make their money, exactly?—Ed, Sharon, and everyone in the community are swept up in high drama. The Richardsons throw lavish parties, flirt with multiple locals, flaunt their wealth with not one but two yachts, and raise impossible hopes of everyone they meet. When their house burns to the ground and their most essential employee goes missing, the entire island is up in arms. The last of Elin Hilderbrand's bestselling Nantucket novels, SWAN SONG is a propulsive medley of glittering gatherings, sun-soaked drama, wisdom and heart, featuring the return of some of her most beloved characters, including, most importantly, the beautiful and timeless island of Nantucket itself.

The audiobook edition features two priceless additions to this landmark publication: an interview between Elin and her longtime narrator Erin Bennett and the final chapter as read by Elin herself.

©2024 Elin Hilderbrand (P)2024 Little, Brown & Company

Interview: Elin Hilderbrand’s Nantucket "Swan Song" achieves perfect pitch

''...in fiction everything is crafted to move the narrative, and real people just don't fit.'
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Dear Elin Hilderbrand,

Why do you have to stop writing books set on Nantucket? After writing such a compelling story, filled with so many Easter eggs I have to re-read to figure out who came from which book. From the Kapernacks to Blonde Sharon to Fast Eddie to one of the Quinns to St. John’s, I was so happy to see the many cameos from characters I’ve met in previous books.

THE SWAN SONG is perfection. Maybe my favorite of yours. Thank you.

Sadly, my fantasy of visiting Nantucket and experiencing a day in the life of one of your characters will need to stay in my dreams. I fear even dressed in my finest thrift store Lilly Pulitzer, I’d stick out like a dirty pair of Keds in a Prada Shop.

As much as I loved SWAN SONG, I was in tears throughout the audiobook because I don’t have a new book coming next June. Of course I’ll order THE ACADEMY, your fall release with your daughter Shelby Cunningham. I’m greedy, I want both.

Thank you for the years of June joy and the years of Paradise and the Quinns too. You deserve a break and to write what you wish.

Sincerely,

Pink Amy Feld

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The assurance of the native Nantucket families that stand beside one another year after year.

Another amazing story by Hilderbrand that writes so well you can see Nantucket! For the island of Nantucket is truly a special place for those coastal lovers like me.

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Last chapter?

Story was fine. The lady chapter was ruined by the change in narrator. Very disappointing.

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Hated the ending

I enjoyed the book except for the ending. Her characters are well-developed but often self-centered and unkind.

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This just felt so real to me and how people use money to manipulate others.

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Love Erin Bennett’s narrations. Will miss Elin’s book release every six months.

Elin’s characters draw you in and she incorporates characters from her other stories. Elin’s descriptions of Nantucket take you there.

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Disappointed

Really disappointed with the ending. I love all of Elin’s books but this one was not my favorite. A little disappointed.

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This can’t be the end! Too good to stop!

I have loved reading (listening to) all of the Nantucket based novels and I was so sad to learn that this would be the last. The writing, the characters, the narration, the setting…I love it all, and I especially enjoy these books in the summer time. This final novel did not disappoint and it almost felt like a reunion of sorts. I’m very judgmental with a book’s ending and it can make or break a book for me. If an ending is lacking, seems rushed or leaves me with more questions than answers, it ruins the whole book for me even if I enjoyed the story up until that point. That said, this ending brought everything full circle and left me with all of the feels. I truly enjoyed it and would definitely recommend this to all readers. If you’ve never read any of Elin’s Nantucket books I highly recommend starting with those before reading this. It’s a great book on its own, but you’ll enjoy it so much more if you’re already familiar with the characters and their back stories. Looking forward to what is next to come from this dynamic author/narrator duo!

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I’ve read everyone so the closure with the characters

Love Elin, love Erin Bennett - vacationing on Nantucket you realize she sounds just like she is a year-rounder there!
Loved the plot - wish writers would not feel like they HAVE to put in political aspects of gender-it just seems forced.
But I will always read Elin’s books - I love that I’m intrigued in the first two pages.

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Goodbye Nantucket Elin

Audio performance was superb as usual. Always love the story of rich people behaving badly. Great writing, since I truly despised Leslie and Bull. Appreciated the secret romance between Coco and Lamont. I enjoyed this as Elon’s last novel, but honestly it didn’t hit me emotionally as much as Golden Girl or 28 Summers.

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