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The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club

By: Martha Hall Kelly
Narrated by: Martha Hall Kelly, Mia Hutchinson-Shaw, Imani Jade Powers, EJ Lavery, Mary Elizabeth Kelly
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Brought to you by Penguin.

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 Briar and Ginny 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?

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
'Irresistible . . . This story drew me in, then swept me away!' LISA WINGATE

© Martha Hall Kelly 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

 20th Century Family Life Friendship Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Heartfelt

Critic reviews

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.
THE MARTHA'S VINEYARD BEACH AND BOOK CLUB is a delight!
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.
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!
Her characters are so beautifully crafted, I can feel them in the room, ready to discuss their loves, family secrets, intrigues, adventures, and more.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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