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The Rumour: From the bestselling author of THE PERFECT COUPLE Kindle Edition

4.1 out of 5 stars 21,469 ratings

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE PERFECT COUPLE, NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES

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'Hilderbrand's books keep getting better and better' Bookreporter
'The queen regent of the easy-breezy summer novel' New York Post
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Rumours can change lives . . .

Author 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. Bereft of each other, they get caught in the snares of a mysterious and destructive stranger.

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Praise for
The Rumour

'A fun, breezy read' - Literary Treats

'The Rumor is an excellent choice for a Saturday evening book or a relaxing read if you're lucky enough to be at the beach this weekend' - The Naughty Mommy

'A great story of how a small rumour can effect everything in that person's life and all those around them too' - Chick Lit Club

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Further praise for Elin Hilderbrand

'A gritty and moving read that oozes plenty of drama' -
Heat

'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

'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

'Touching and uplifting' -
U Magazine


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The Queen of the Summer Novel ― People

'Takes the chick-lit trope of reclaimed friendship and updates it with a timely twist . . . Hilderbrand throws in a handful of plot twists that bounce the story along . . . SILVER GIRL [is] the kind of safe investment beachgoers should adore' ―
Boston Globe

'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

Elin Hilderbrand might as well be the queen of the beach read . . . [THE RUMOUR] is nothing short of a gift. ―
Glamour USA

It provides a pacey read, with colourful characters that have fascinating motivations. I couldn't get them out of my head for days ―
Sunday Express on SILVER GIRL

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

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

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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

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Bio: Elin Hilderbrand lives on Nantucket, Massachusetts with her three children.

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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00N9AVMW8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hodder & Stoughton
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 18 Jun. 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 857 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 369 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1473611160
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 21,469 ratings

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Elin Hilderbrand
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Elin Hilderbrand first discovered the magic of Nantucket in July 1993. Her recipe for a happy island life includes running, writing at the beach, picnics at Eel Point with her three children, and singing "Home, Sweet Home" at the Club Car piano bar. Here's to Us is her seventeenth novel.

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Fantastic Summer Read
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Fantastic Summer Read
This is the perfect book to read over the summer months, I couldn't put it down and finished it within a couple of days. The writing is fantastic and scenes are set perfectly, you find yourself liking all the characters and really wanting to know what happens to them next or what they are going to do about certain situations. It's a nice easy read that really does pull you in very quickly. I loved the way the story was written from many different perspectives but it flows really well. As you can imagine from the title it is about rumors and how they get about and can have very negative effects on people but I liked the fact that it wasn't just about rumors there are little small story lines in there that have nothing to do with rumors. It is one of them small town and too many people with nothing to do books which we can all resonate with on some level, whether it's happened to us, we know someone who it's happened to or we know someone who is the gossiper. We can all relate on some level. Financial troubles, supposed affairs, teenage angst and shady deals on the side really do kick the rumors off and this really is the ideal summer book. I do want to point out that Elin Hilderbrand actually wrote this whilst battling breast cancer. I can not imagine having to deal with that but the fact she wrote a book whilst dealing with it, is absolutely incredible to me, Elin deserves credit just for that alone. I wish her the best of luck in the future.
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  • Momma2boys
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect summer read
    Reviewed in Canada on 3 August 2015
    Great book! Perfect book to read on summer vacation, at the beach or anytime really. Well written & easy to read. Enjoyable!
  • bunnie k
    5.0 out of 5 stars Twisting story of secrets 😮
    Reviewed in the United States on 6 December 2024
    Queen of Nantucket Writing📚 Elin Hildebrand. Reading a story of hers - brings the Sun☀ shinning out above you wherever you are. You'll feel like so most seaside cocktails out, sand is nearby, you're sure you hear the waves not local traffic as you relax and read of these flawed friends their tween kids & husbands.
    Thrilled to go back to to you trusted family😂😅💗

    It's about Best Friends Madeline & Grace and what's perhaps 'really' going on in their lives when little thing's begin to occur that are seen by ... You know "snoopy nosey others" 🙄 then they tell someone-who tells someone tho a smidge different🙄and so on and so on and so on.. The Rumors actually.

    Madeline King- is an Author with 1 book. Working on 2nd with bad writers block, already spent most of the advance-uh oh. Rented an apt to have quite to write although she not writing. She may be going to do something terrible because she has a deadline looming, and may take sensitive secret for her story.
    Husband Trevor is an airline pilot with an independent airline and he supports her writing.
    Son Brick going out with 1 of best friend Grace's twin daughters Allegra, tho it's doesn't look like a fantastic relationship.

    Grace Pancik- Socialite, overwhelming fixated on redesigning her backyard Garden
    making it a paradise🌹.
    Husband- Eddie, realtor know in Nantucket called 'fast Eddie' likes to live the High
    Life although secretly he is in Huge debt Big time. .Looking for a way to find a
    way to make a bit of side $ money.
    They have Twin daughters tweens Hope and Allegra. Both totally different in every way. Fascinating. They look alike tho. Allegra is dating Grace and Eddie's son Brick
    tho Allegra seem to have other idea's, she also isn't very nice, blows off school,
    vs Hope studies and has always liked Brick.

    Adding to the mix-Benton Coe - Master Gardner who is going to 'help' Grace redesign her back yard garden to a paradise.

    I think reading this we can ALL see a bit of how Rumors start when reading. Everyone has a new car come over😂😅😂 It's happened to me, probably to you
    and you too. I don't look out my windows or talk to neighbors about anything but out furkids.🐾🐾 It always my husband and myself and our furchild🐾🐶 out in the neighborhood walking. We all know each other thru our 🐾pups😂😅😂.
    Not quite the same, big yards lots to do, too busy.
    Funny to read📚

    Writing is incredibly fabulous, it draws you into an area with characters that are real.
    I lived out on Long Island and the feel reading is incredible.
    Enjoying the fabulousness of this Author.
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    bunnie k
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Twisting story of secrets 😮

    Reviewed in the United States on 6 December 2024
    Queen of Nantucket Writing📚 Elin Hildebrand. Reading a story of hers - brings the Sun☀ shinning out above you wherever you are. You'll feel like so most seaside cocktails out, sand is nearby, you're sure you hear the waves not local traffic as you relax and read of these flawed friends their tween kids & husbands.
    Thrilled to go back to to you trusted family😂😅💗

    It's about Best Friends Madeline & Grace and what's perhaps 'really' going on in their lives when little thing's begin to occur that are seen by ... You know "snoopy nosey others" 🙄 then they tell someone-who tells someone tho a smidge different🙄and so on and so on and so on.. The Rumors actually.

    Madeline King- is an Author with 1 book. Working on 2nd with bad writers block, already spent most of the advance-uh oh. Rented an apt to have quite to write although she not writing. She may be going to do something terrible because she has a deadline looming, and may take sensitive secret for her story.
    Husband Trevor is an airline pilot with an independent airline and he supports her writing.
    Son Brick going out with 1 of best friend Grace's twin daughters Allegra, tho it's doesn't look like a fantastic relationship.

    Grace Pancik- Socialite, overwhelming fixated on redesigning her backyard Garden
    making it a paradise🌹.
    Husband- Eddie, realtor know in Nantucket called 'fast Eddie' likes to live the High
    Life although secretly he is in Huge debt Big time. .Looking for a way to find a
    way to make a bit of side $ money.
    They have Twin daughters tweens Hope and Allegra. Both totally different in every way. Fascinating. They look alike tho. Allegra is dating Grace and Eddie's son Brick
    tho Allegra seem to have other idea's, she also isn't very nice, blows off school,
    vs Hope studies and has always liked Brick.

    Adding to the mix-Benton Coe - Master Gardner who is going to 'help' Grace redesign her back yard garden to a paradise.

    I think reading this we can ALL see a bit of how Rumors start when reading. Everyone has a new car come over😂😅😂 It's happened to me, probably to you
    and you too. I don't look out my windows or talk to neighbors about anything but out furkids.🐾🐾 It always my husband and myself and our furchild🐾🐶 out in the neighborhood walking. We all know each other thru our 🐾pups😂😅😂.
    Not quite the same, big yards lots to do, too busy.
    Funny to read📚

    Writing is incredibly fabulous, it draws you into an area with characters that are real.
    I lived out on Long Island and the feel reading is incredible.
    Enjoying the fabulousness of this Author.
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  • suya
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wunderbares Buch
    Reviewed in Germany on 8 November 2022
    Ein wunderbares Buch, leicht zu lesen ohne seicht zu sein. Fesselnd von vorne bis hinten, ohne Ecken und Kanten. Danke!
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  • andie
    4.0 out of 5 stars interesting book worth reading
    Reviewed in Italy on 19 November 2015
    Very nice story well written entertaining I mean it's not gonna win the pulizer but if you're looking for a good book to read that's what you should read
  • Everyday Shopper
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nantucket Queen does it again
    Reviewed in Australia on 14 July 2015
    Love Elin Hilderbrand and pretty much everything she writes. The fact that she managed to write this whilst battling cancer herself makes it all the more amazing. She has managed to again capture the essence of what it means to live on an island in a tight knit community where everyone knows something about everyone! How some rumours can get out of hand on such a huge scale made for funny reading at times. Human emotions all jumbled up is something Elin does well. In this case we have to go a little deeper to understand why the main character decided a husband who let her "have it all" on such a luxurious level, was still worth leaving for the landscaper.
    I enjoyed the book, but Im a little biased when it comes to the "Nantucket Queen"

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