by Jean Stone
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She made a life with one man--but always loved another at...The Summer House.
Jean Stone captured readers' imaginations with the "graceful prose, vivid imagery and compassionately drawn characters" (Publishers Weekly) of novels like Tides of the Heart and Places by the Sea. Now, in her latest novel, she reveals the public scandals of a family destined for political greatness--and the private secrets of a woman who traded her childhood dreams for a role she was born to play....
As a young girl, Liz Adams always knew that her father, Boston power broker Will Adams, had big plans--dreams and schemes that would bring Liz's older brother all the way to the White House. But when fate deals the family a tragic blow, Will is forced to change his picture-perfect plans--and place the family's political future squarely on Liz's shoulders.
Two decades later, Liz has married the man her father molded into the perfect presidential candidate. But weeks before the election, tragedy strikes again--and this time Liz can't hide the pain of a life lived by someone else's rules. Seeking refuge at her family's home on Martha's Vineyard, Liz finds only painful memories of the past--and the long-lost love she let slip away. Now, as her family's darkest hour looms, the woman torn between two men will finally discover what her heart has known all along....
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
A Nice Easy Read, 2008-09-08
The book was a good read. Nothing to surprising in the story. The characters were well written and easy to imagine. It wasn't one of those blow you out of the water books, but definitely enjoyable.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
 BLAH!, 2005-09-16
This book could not have been more boring and predictable! The entire plot line has been used over and over again and this is just a sorry attempt at love lost and found again. The basic outline of the story was ridiculous, not at al believable...the two loves of Liz's life, her husband who is running for president...and his opponent, her first love. It definitely has a Kennedy-like feel with a bloodline of tragedy. I could only get about half way though, then decided it wasn't worth finishing. Every character was too extreme and cliché in their personality, it just wasn't believable...Jean Stone books may be finished for me.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
 Intriguing, 2003-03-12
This is the first Jean Stone book I have read, and I was captivated by her writing, it draws you in and by the end of the book you feel like you know the family. Is romantic, funny, sad, and heart warming all in one. It took me back to my childhood memories and thoughts of first love. I would recommend this book to anyone who is in the mood for a great read. I can't wait to read more of her books.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
 Just an OK book, 2001-04-15
After reading "Places By The Sea" I was very disappoined in this book. It's an easy read, but was too prdictable. Also I felt it was loosely based on the Kennedy's life. It is not one I will keep to re-read as I have with "Places By The Sea". However I will try more books by Jean Stone.
3 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
Don't bother, 2000-11-13
I started this book yesterday afternoon--and finished it an hour or so later. That is, I spent about 40 minutes actually reading the first 60 pages, then skimmed the rest to see if it seemed to get any better. It didn't. Stone has a wooden hand with dialogue and a melodramatic approach to character and plot. She goes on my "avoid" list.
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