'The Rumor' by Elin Hilderbrand revolves around the intertwined lives of two families, the Kings and the Panciks, living in Nantucket. The storyline delves into the repercussions of gossip and rumors in a small, privileged community, exposing secrets, infidelity, shady dealings, and teenage drama. Through multiple perspectives, the author weaves a tale of scandal, gossip, and human fallibility, creating a beach read filled with juicy drama and intriguing characters.
Elin Hilderbrand's writing style in 'The Rumor' is described as detailed and engaging, with a focus on character development and intricate storytelling. navigates through the complexities of relationships, secrets, and the impact of gossip on the lives of the characters, painting a vivid picture of Nantucket and its inhabitants while keeping the readers entertained with a blend of scandalous events and relatable human experiences.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings for The Rumor include themes of infidelity, financial distress, and the impact of small-town gossip, which may resonate as challenging for certain readers.
Has Romance?
Romance is present in The Rumor, particularly through the affair between Grace and her landscape architect, but it is not the sole focus of the story.
From The Publisher:
A friendship is tested in this "thrilling" page-turner from New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand (Us Weekly).
Madeline King and Grace Pancik are best friends and the envy of Nantucket for their perfect marriages, their beautiful kids, their Saturday night double dates with their devoted husbands. But this summer, something's changed, and if there's anything Nantucket likes better than cocktails on the beach at sunset, it's a good rumor.
And rumor has it… that Madeline, a novelist, is battling writer's block, with a deadline looming, bills piling up, and blank pages driving her to desperation - and a desperately bad decision; and that Grace, hard at work to transform her backyard into a garden paradise, has been collaborating a bit more closely than necessary with her ruggedly handsome landscape architect.
As the gossip escalates, and they have the possible loss of the happy lives they've worked so hard to create, Grace and Madeline try mightily to set the record straight - but the truth might be even worse than rumor has it.
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