The Last Summer of the Camperdowns / Elizabeth Kelly / 383 pages

"The Last Summer of the Camperdowns is one of the most delightful beach books evah!"  Elin Hilderbrand.  Although it is set at the beach homes of the wealthy, it not a light-hearted, romance-filled romp.  Filled with secrets - some dating back to World War II, violence, problematic interpersonal relationships, and scary characters, it is an intense read, characterized by impressive vocabulary, witticisms, and 1972 current events.  I would not consider this to be one of the most delightful beach book ever!!