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The Lost Summers of Newport

Lauren Willig, Karen White, Beatriz Williams
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The Lost Summers of Newport

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Lauren Willig, Karen White, Beatriz Williams

The Lost Summers of Newport

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

393

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Newport, Rhode Island • 2010s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Lost Summers of Newport by Lauren Willig, Karen White, and Beatriz Williams intertwines the lives of three women across different eras in Newport, Rhode Island. Focusing on their connections to a grand Gilded Age mansion, the story weaves themes of love, secrets, and societal expectations through compelling historical and contemporary narratives.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

26,069 ratings

63%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The historical fiction novel The Lost Summers of Newport by Lauren Willig, Karen White, and Beatriz Williams offers readers a well-woven multi-generational tale set against the backdrop of opulent Newport mansions. Positive reviews highlight its rich historical detail, strong character development, and engaging plot. However, some critics find the multiple timelines and voices occasionally confusing.

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Who Should Read The Lost Summers of Newport?

Readers who would enjoy The Lost Summers of Newport by Lauren Willig, Karen White, and Beatriz Williams are fans of rich historical fiction and multigenerational narratives. This book is ideal for those who appreciate novels like The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah and The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman.

3.9

26,069 ratings

63%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

The Lost Summers of Newport is a collaborative novel written by three bestselling authors: Lauren Willig, Karen White, and Beatriz Williams, each contributing their unique storytelling style to the narrative.

The plot cleverly intertwines three different timelines, showcasing the enduring allure and changing fortunes of a single Gilded Age mansion in Newport, Rhode Island.

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The authors, often referred to as the "Team W," have previously collaborated on other historical fiction novels, drawing upon their distinct strengths to create intricate and engaging stories.

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Book Details
Pages

393

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Newport, Rhode Island • 2010s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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