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The Rumor: A Novel Audiobook
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A friendship is tested in this irresistible page-turner from New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand.
Nantucket writer Madeline King could not have picked a worse time to have writer's block. Her deadline is looming, her bills are piling up, and inspiration is in short supply. Madeline's best friend Grace, is hard at work transforming her garden into the envy of the island with the help of a ruggedly handsome landscape architect. Before she realizes it, Grace is on the verge of a decision that will irrevocably change her life. Could Grace's crisis be Madeline's salvation? As the gossip escalates, and the summer's explosive events come to a head, Grace and Madeline try desperately to set the record straight--but the truth might be even worse than rumor has it.
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"Entertaining, summer reading. well narrated, easy to listen to and good for improving the language. "
— Cozy (4 out of 5 stars)
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“It wouldn’t be summer without a breezy, sensual Nantucket tale from Hilderbrand, and her latest…doesn’t disappoint. Intricately plotted and filled with fast-paced dialogue, it’s as sweetly satisfying as a glass of Sancerre.”
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“Hilderbrand is the queen of the summer. Rich people behaving badly—perfect poolside.”
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“Be forewarned: scandal and swirling tension aside, Elin’s descriptions of the idyllic setting in this perfect beach read may inspire readers to book a getaway.”
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"[The Rumor] explores human nature and the truth behind the gossip that people love to be the first to share.”
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“Hilderbrand’s latest cautionary tale exposes the toxic—and hilarious—impact of gossip on even the most sophisticated of islands.”
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“This multivoice recording brings bestselling author Hilderbrand’s fifteenth Nantucket novel to life…This is another juicy domestic drama from Hilderbrand.”
— Booklist (audio review) -
Hilderbrand's latest is the perfect beach read....[her] straightforward style pulls the reader into the minds of her characters, and all the secrets and sorrows that create the universal messiness of major family events.
— Publishers Weekly -
Summerland is as readable as any beach book, but with a much bigger heart.
— Boston Globe -
The Queen of the Summer Novel...Hilderbrand blends real-life issues - depression, teen alcoholism, bullying - with her signature soapy twists and illicit romances.
— Joanna Powell, People -
Hilderbrand has once again written an engaging story wonderfully illustrating the often complex lives of young people struggling toward adulthood.
— Booklist -
A sensitive glimpse into the lives of damaged people groping their way toward healing.
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A perfect summer read.
— Ladies Home Journal -
A wedding readers won't be able to resist crashing.
— Kirkus Reviews
Awards
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A Kirkus Reviews Pick of 9 Hot Beach Reads You’ll Remember All Summer
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A New York Times bestseller
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A June 2015 LibraryReads Pick
The Rumor Listener Reviews
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GG, 11/28/2022
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Debbie Bologno, 1/27/2020
About Elin Hilderbrand
Elin Hilderbrand is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous novels, including the Nantucket series, the Winter series, and over a dozen stand-alone novels, as well as two novellas. Her book Barefoot was a finalist for the 2008 Romantic Novel of the Year Award.
About the Narrators
Kathleen McInerney won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration in 2011 and was a finalist for the Audie in 2010 and 2015. Her narrations have also earned several AudioFile Earphones Awards. She has performed in New York and around the United States in both classical and contemporary theater. Her credits also include television commercials, daytime drama, radio plays, and a broad range of animation voice-overs.
Erin Bennett is an Earphones Award–winning narrator and a stage actress who played Carlie Roberts in the BBC radio drama Torchwood: Submission. She can be heard on several video games. Regional theater appearances include the Intiman, Pasadena Playhouse, Arizona Theatre Company, A Noise Within, Laguna Playhouse, and the Getty Villa. She trained at Boston University and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
Rick Zieff has been immersed in the entertainment industry for over twenty-five years. His dynamic and entertaining coaching style makes him a sought-after lecturer throughout the country. He is a regular speaker at both the Showbiz Expo and Actorfest, and is a guest teacher at many popular LA acting workshops. He has narrated several audiobooks, including The Road to El Dorado and Toy Story.