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Told through two timelines set eight years apart, this historical novel from Williams (The Summer Wives) builds tension, drops in details, and hints at actions in the past that are not fully disclosed until the end. Emilia "Cricket" Winthrop, a descendant of the settlers of Winthrop Island, lives there year-round, in contrast with the wealthy mainland families who visit every summer, like the Peabodys. Cricket, the daughter of the caret...Log In or Sign Up to Read More