Montauk - by Nicola Harrison (Paperback)

"Full of substance and delightful characters with intriguing and intricate lives, Harrison's first novel will be a strong pick for fans of historical fiction featuring strong female leads, such as Kate Alcott's A Touch of Stardust and Jaqueline Winspear's popular "Maisie Dobbs" series." - Library Journal, Starred Review

"A great beach read with just the right amount of suspense to keep the reader rooting for Beatrice and all she holds dear." - Booklist

"A seductive, enthralling, and beautifully moving debut novel." - Hampton Sheet

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"Refreshing as an Aperol spritz, Beatrice's pursuit of autonomy and her own happiness is a welcome addition to some waterside R&R this summer. " - Vogue, What Vogue Editors Are Reading on the Beach This Year

"This engaging debut novel deftly explores the tensions between the life we want and the life we have chosen." - Working Mother, The 20 Most Anticipated Books of Summer 2019

"Glittering galas, lavish living, and the spoils of hedonism crash against the lush, wild, primitive beauty of an Atlantic Coastal fishing village, creating a perfect storm. Caught between the two worlds, one woman must discover who she truly is, even if it means losing everything in the process. Montauk is a stunning debut by a gifted storyteller." - Erika Robuck, national bestselling author of Hemingway's Girl

"Nicola Harrison offers a rich and decadent peek into the glamorous--and not so glamorous--lives of pre-war Manhattan society. Beautifully written with an expert eye for historical detail, Montauk is both love story and social commentary, but at its heart it's the thought-provoking story of a woman with the courage to find her voice and inner strength. Heartbreaking and heartwarming, Montauk is a lovely book, meant to be savored." - Karen White, New York Times bestselling author

"You don't have to go to Montauk to enjoy the beach. In this lovely debut novel, Nicola Harrison brings the beach to you, along with its people, its mores, and its contradictions. I so enjoyed Montauk, and I look forward to many more novels by Nicola Harrison." - Lisa See, New York Times bestselling author of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan

"As seductive as Downton Abbey, with the glamour of Gatsby and the soul of Virginia Woolf, Montauk is a spectacular debut." - Jennifer Belle, bestselling author of High Maintenance and The Seven Year Bitch

"Slip this engaging love affair into your beach bag and prepare to get lost in this glittering tale of love, betrayal and social climbing in a newly fashionable 1930s seaside village." - Helen Simonson, author of The Summer Before The War and Major Pettigrew's Last Stand