The Rumour

Nantucket writer Madeline King has a new novel coming out and it's got bestseller potential. But Madeline is terrified, because in her desperation to revive her career, she's done something reckless: reveal the truth behind an actual affair involving her best friend, Grace.

And that's not the only strain on Madeline and Grace's friendship; one fateful night, the two women argue, voicing jealousies and resentments that have built for twenty years. Bereft of each other, they get caught in the snares of a mysterious and destructive stranger.

THE RUMOUR is an irresistible novel about the power of gossip to change the course of events, and the desire of people to find their way back to what really matters.

“The queen of the summer novel - PeopleHilderbrand'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 WeeklySo deliciously addictive that it will be the 'It' beach book of the summer - Kirkus Review on THE ISLANDAn honest, raw tale of friendship and love - Cosmopolitan on THE CASTAWAYSThis book was a great read - you really care what happens to the characters. Perfect holiday reading. I didn't want to put it down - Candis on BAREFOOTA gem of a summer read with a glamorous location, elite lifestyle, and Hilderbrand's appealing take on the constant stress that fills the lives of women everywhere - Booklist on A SUMMER AFFAIR”

The queen of the summer novel - People

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

So deliciously addictive that it will be the 'It' beach book of the summer - Kirkus Review on THE ISLAND

An honest, raw tale of friendship and love - Cosmopolitan on THE CASTAWAYS

This book was a great read - you really care what happens to the characters. Perfect holiday reading. I didn't want to put it down - Candis on BAREFOOT

A gem of a summer read with a glamorous location, elite lifestyle, and Hilderbrand's appealing take on the constant stress that fills the lives of women everywhere - Booklist on A SUMMER AFFAIR

The following rumours about Elin Hilderbrand are true: she writes her novels longhand, she is a good cook and a terrible gardener, and she is fighting breast cancer. Everything else is up for speculation. THE RUMOUR is her 15th novel.

You can follow Elin on Twitter @elinhilderbrand or find out more on her Facebook page

Nantucket writer Madeline King has a new novel coming out and it's got bestseller potential. But Madeline is terrified, because in her desperation to revive her career, she's done something reckless: revealed the truth behind an actual affair involving her best friend, Grace. And that's not the only strain on Madeline and Grace's friendship; one fateful night, the two women argue, voicing jealousies and resentments that have built for twenty years. But now, bereft of each other's friendship, they're in danger of getting caught in the snares of a mysterious and destructive stranger. THE RUMOUR is an irresistible novel about the power of gossip to change the course of events, and what happens when the truth might be worse than rumour has it . . . 'So deliciously addictive that it will be the 'It' beach book of the summer' Kirkus Review on THE ISLAND Author image (c) Jerry Bauer Bio: Elin Hilderbrand lives on Nantucket, Massachusetts with her three children. Social media: hodder.co.uk elinhilderbrand.net @HodderBooks @elinhilderbrand /HodderBooks /ElinHilderbrand

Nantucket writer Madeline King has a new novel coming out and it's got bestseller potential. But Madeline is terrified, because in her desperation to revive her career, she's done something reckless: reveal the truth behind an actual affair involving her best friend, Grace.And that's not the only strain on Madeline and Grace's friendship; one fateful night, the two women argue, voicing jealousies and resentments that have built for twenty years. Bereft of each other, they get caught in the snares of a mysterious and destructive stranger. THE RUMOUR is an irresistible novel about the power of gossip to change the course of events, and the desire of people to find their way back to what really matters.

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