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Historical Fiction•
Mystery & Crime FictionNantucket • Contemporary
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The Past•
Community2022
Little, Brown and Company
Adult
18+ years
In The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand, Lizbet Keaton, reeling from a personal betrayal, becomes the General Manager of a newly renovated hotel owned by the enigmatic Xavier Darling. Tasked with earning a prestigious five-key rating from a tough travel journalist, Lizbet and her eclectic staff navigate personal dramas and secrets, including a resident ghost, to restore the hotel's former glory.
Gritty
Emotional
Hopeful
Romantic
Contemplative
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Elin Hilderbrand's The Hotel Nantucket is praised for its vivid portrayal of Nantucket life and a compelling, multi-faceted narrative. Readers enjoyed the charming ensemble of characters and the engaging plot. However, some critiques mention predictable elements and a few underdeveloped subplots. Overall, it's a delightful summer read balancing romance and mystery.
Fans of The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand will enjoy beach-read fiction intertwined with local charm and intrigue. Ideal for readers who appreciate atmospheric settings, dynamic characters, and elements of mystery. Similar titles include Summer of '69 and Mary Alice Monroe’s Beach House series.
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Lizbet's former partner and a talented chef who idolizes Mario Subiaco. His life and career are impacted by personal choices and the end of his relationship with Lizbet.
A wine representative at the Deck who becomes Lizbet's professional and personal foil. Known for her association with JJ and her inability to succeed in Lizbet’s former job.
A British billionaire and the driving force behind the Hotel Nantucket's remodeling. He is ambitious, seeking top accolades for the hotel, and has personal aspirations tied to his investment.
A ghost haunting the Hotel Nantucket, she was a former chambermaid at the hotel in the 1920s. Her presence and mysterious past add a spectral layer to the hotel’s environment.
A renowned pastry chef working at the Hotel Nantucket’s Blue Bar. He is admired by both Lizbet and her ex-boyfriend JJ for his culinary skills and provides a potential new love interest for Lizbet.
A young, eager-to-help customer service staff member who grew up on Nantucket. She experiences personal growth while navigating emotional challenges and relationships throughout the summer.
A stylish and experienced hotel employee with a European background, known for her nonchalant charm. She undergoes personal introspection and change throughout her time at the hotel.
The privileged son of a billionaire who works at the hotel to atone for a personal mistake. His journey is marked by self-improvement and learning about hard work.
A retired cruise line worker and secret millionaire who chooses to work at the hotel for personal reasons. She values the community aspect of the hotel and is linked to other characters through personal relationships.
A novice bellboy at the hotel and surfer who is known for his sensitivity and good looks. He deals with the challenges of working in a service role, including unwelcome attentions from guests.
Kimber is a mother dealing with her own relational challenges while unknowingly acting as the critical hotel reviewer Shelly Carpenter. Her interactions at the hotel are linked to both familial and romantic developments.
Kimber’s daughter and an inquisitive young girl who enjoys solving mysteries. Her interest in the hotel’s ghost story leads to uncovering past truths.
A night auditor at the hotel known for his seemingly benign nature. He develops personal ties with other characters while dealing with his own financial difficulties.
A wealthy professional involved in an extramarital affair, impacting various characters. He represents themes of deceit and the complexities of relationships.
416
Novel • Fiction
•
Historical Fiction•
Mystery & Crime FictionNantucket • Contemporary
•
The Past•
Community2022
Little, Brown and Company
Adult
18+ years
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