Summer of '69

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the summer of 1969, Elin Hilderbrand's historical novel plunges into the lives of the Levin family, whose annual Nantucket summer tradition is shattered by unforeseen circumstances. Oldest sister Blair is marooned in Boston, pregnant with twins and unable to travel, while middle sister Kirby finds herself embroiled in the passionate civil rights movement, linked to the tragic events surrounding Mary Jo Kopechne. The family's only son, Tiger, has been deployed to the escalating conflict in Vietnam, leaving thirteen-year-old Jessie feeling like an only child on Nantucket. She's left to navigate the quiet, secretive world of her grandmother, who harbors hidden truths from her past. As the world outside irrevocably changes, the Levin family members grapple with personal crises, societal upheaval, and the weight of secrets, all while yearning for the stability of their beloved island haven.