The Last Summer at Chelsea Beach
Written by Pam Jenoff
Narrated by Coleen Marlo
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About this audiobook
From the sandy shores of America to the battered streets of London, one woman's search for love and redemption will defy all odds
Young Adelia Monteforte begins the summer of 1941 aboard a crowded ship bound for America, utterly alone yet free of Fascist Italy. Whisked away to the seaside by her well-meaning aunt and uncle, she basks in the noisy affection of the boisterous Irish Catholic boys next door. And although she adores all four of the Connally brothers, it's the eldest, Charlie, she pines for. But all hopes for a future together are throttled by the creep of war and a tragedy that hits much closer to home.
Grief-stricken, Addie flees—first to Washington and then to war-torn London, where she finds a position at a prestigious newspaper, as well as a chance for a new beginning. But the past always nips at her heels. And in a final, fateful choice, Addie will discover that the only way home may be a path she never suspected.
"The kind of book that absorbs you from the beginning and doesn't let go." —Beatriz Williams, New York Times bestselling author of The Beach at Summerly
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Pam Jenoff
Pam Jenoff is the author of several books of historical fiction, including the NYT bestseller The Orphan's Tale. She holds a degree in international affairs from George Washington University and a degree in history from Cambridge, and she received her JD from UPenn. Her novels are inspired by her experiences working at the Pentagon and as a diplomat for the State Department handling Holocaust issues in Poland. She lives with her husband and 3 children near Philadelphia, where she teaches law.
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Readers find this title to be a mix of opinions. Some readers found the book to be disappointing, with too many plot changes and shallow writing. However, others enjoyed the book and found it to be a great story with a surprising twist at the end. Overall, the book received positive reviews and is recommended by readers.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Sep 11, 2023
When I finish reading a book and I’m sad it’s ended, that to me means it was a good book. Left me wanting more. This book, however, had me wishing it was over, long before it finally ended. Too many plot changes as if the author couldn’t decide the best way to go. Not a fan. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 11, 2023
Loved this book. The ending turned out to be a a surprise. I wish the writer had given me more of the story. I would have liked to know what happens after in their lives. That is a compliment. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 11, 2023
Great story with twist at the end. Would highly recommend - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 11, 2023
Loved it, like all of her books! Top notch. Was sad to be done. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Sep 11, 2023
Great book great history. Hope to read more of her books - Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Sep 11, 2023
Pretty shallow and repetitive but the writing was ok enough to keep me interested until the predictable end. It worked for listening to while I was doing other things. Could work for a beach read.
