Fresh from a painful breakup, Lizbet Keaton seizes a new beginning as the general manager of the Hotel Nantucket. Once a Gilded Age marvel, the hotel has fallen into disrepair and carries a dark legacy: the 1922 fire that killed chambermaid Grace Hadley. Lizbet's mission is to restore the hotel's former glory and earn the approval of its new London billionaire owner, Xavier Darling, and influential Instagram tastemaker Shelly Carpenter. She relies on her local expertise and a charismatic staff, but behind the elegant facade, secrets abound. The staff harbor complicated pasts, and Grace Hadley's ghost gleefully haunts the halls, entwined with the hotel's dramatic history. As Lizbet navigates romantic uncertainty and attempts to revitalize the hotel, she must contend with the lingering specter of the past and the myriad personal dramas unfolding. Can the Hotel Nantucket overcome its notorious reputation and Lizbet's personal challenges, or is it destined for renewed scandal?
Critical Reception
"Elin Hilderbrand, a #1 New York Times bestselling author and celebrated 'queen of beach reads,' delivers another immensely satisfying, character-driven summer drama that captivates readers with its blend of historical mystery and contemporary romance."