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The High Tide Club: A Novel Kindle Edition

by Mary Kay Andrews (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Weekenders comes a delightful new novel about new love, old secrets, and the kind of friendship that transcends generations.

When ninety-nine-year-old heiress Josephine Bettendorf Warrick summons Brooke Trappnell to Talisa Island, her 20,000 acre remote barrier island home, Brooke is puzzled. Everybody in the South has heard about the eccentric millionaire mistress of Talisa, but Brooke has never met her. Josephine’s cryptic note says she wants to discuss an important legal matter with Brooke, who is an attorney, but Brooke knows that Mrs. Warrick has long been a client of a prestigious Atlanta law firm.

Over a few meetings, the ailing Josephine spins a tale of old friendships, secrets, betrayal and a long-unsolved murder. She tells Brooke she is hiring her for two reasons: to protect her island and legacy from those who would despoil her land, and secondly, to help her make amends with the heirs of the long dead women who were her closest friends, the girls of The High Tide Club—so named because of their youthful skinny dipping escapades—Millie, Ruth and Varina. When Josephine dies with her secrets intact, Brooke is charged with contacting Josephine’s friends’ descendants and bringing them together on Talisa for a reunion of women who’ve actually never met.

The High Tide Club is Mary Kay Andrews at her Queen of the Beach Reads best, a compelling and witty tale of romance thwarted, friendships renewed, justice delivered, and true love found.

Praise for The Weekenders:

“This book has all the makings of a beach read...The perfect blend of drama, humor, intrigue, and just a touch of murder.” —Bustle

“Andrews has this ‘perfect beach read’ label down pat—and then some. The Weekenders is not just good, it is beyond good… Summer doesn’t truly begin without a Mary Kay Andrews book in your beach bag,so here is another winner and Top Pick just for you.” —RT Book Reviews (Top Pick)

“Andrews’ novels...are the epitome of relaxing yet involving summer reads, and her latest is no exception.” —Booklist

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“Andrews' latest annual big beach read combines mystery, family secrets, a hint of romance, and a little bit of home renovation…Andrews' style ensures that this will be a relaxing read.” ―Booklist on Sunset Beach

The High Tide Club

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"Andrews creates a story that is at turns suspenseful, sad, and hopeful, with plenty of surprising twists. Her dialogue is natural and funny, and even her minor characters are fully drawn with unique voices...Another satisfying summer read from the queen of the beach." ―Kirkus

"A compelling novel about the people and places that shape a life and the secrets that create ripples for generations. With a unique setting, mysterious flashbacks, romance, and a surprising twist, this book will not disappoint readers looking for a juicy escape.” ―Booklist

“Andrews has crafted a smart and wonderful beach read with a lot of rich Southern and historical details.” ―RT Book Reviews

“Nothing says the start of summer like a new book from Mary Kay Andrews…An irresistible story of love, friendship, and skinny-dipping.” ―PopSugar, Best New Books for Spring

“A fascinating blend of mystery, romance, friendship, and history…Andrews skillfully contrasts deception, betrayal, and murder with the scenic beauty of her Southern setting. Readers will enjoy the many twists and turns the novel takes as it moves towards its surprising and heartwarming conclusion.” ―Mystery Scene Magazine

A Southern Living Beach Books recommended read!

About the Author

Mary Kay Andrews is The New York Times bestselling author of The Beach House Cookbook and more than twenty novels, including The Weekenders, Ladies' Night, Spring Fever, Summer Rental, The Fixer Upper, Deep Dish, Blue Christmas, Savannah Breeze, Hissy Fit, Little Bitty Lies, and Savannah Blues. A former journalist for The Atlanta Journal Constitution, she lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B075QKH6BH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ St. Martin's Press (May 8, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 8, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4724 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 479 pages
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MARY KAY ANDREWS is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 30 novels (including Bright Lights, Big Christmas; The Homewreckers; The Santa Suit; The Newcomer; Hello, Summer; Sunset Beach; The High Tide Club; The Weekenders; Beach Town; Save the Date; Christmas Bliss; Ladies' Night; Spring Fever; and Summer Rental, all from St. Martin's Press, as well as The Fixer Upper; Deep Dish; Savannah Breeze; Blue Christmas; Hissy Fit; Little Bitty Lies; and Savannah Blues, all Harper Collins), and one cookbook, The Beach House Cookbook.

A native of St. Petersburg, Florida, she earned a B.A. in journalism from The University of Georgia (go Dawgs!). After a 14-year career working as a reporter at newspapers including The Savannah Morning News, The Marietta Journal, and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, where she spent the final ten years of her career, she left journalism in 1991 to write fiction.

Her first novel, Every Crooked Nanny, was published in 1992 by HarperCollins. She went on to write ten critically acclaimed mysteries, including the Callahan Garrity mystery series, under her real name, Kathy Hogan Trocheck. In 2002, she assumed the pen name Mary Kay Andrews with the publication of Savannah Blues. In 2006, Hissy Fit became her first New York Times bestseller, followed by dozens more New York Times, USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly bestsellers. To date, her novels have been published in German, Italian, Polish, Slovenian, Hungarian, Dutch, Czech and Japanese.

She and her family divide their time between Atlanta and Tybee Island, GA, where they cook up new recipes in their restored beach homes, The Breeze Inn and Ebbtide—both named after fictional places in Mary Kay’s novels, and both available to rent through Tybee Vacation Rentals. In between cooking, spoiling her grandkids, and plotting her next novel, Mary Kay is an intrepid treasure hunter whose favorite pastime is junking and fixing up old houses.

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L. Wiegele
5.0 out of 5 stars Not your typical Mary Kay
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023
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My initial impression of this novel was that it was slow to the point of being boring. I put it aside on my kindle and started another. I missed Andrew's snappy, funny dialog and fast paced themes. I went back and forth to the book, and at some point it created a spark and caught fire! Andrews took her time with this one---slowly spinning out a very good, complex story with interesting, complex characters, each one with their own backstory. At times I wondered why Andrews was taking so long with specific scenes, but each one was necessary to lay the groundwork for another layer of the story. Each character was likeable and imperfect. The author did a little bait and switch on the antagonist, who went from suave and charming to abuser in a blink. It was ok...don't we love to hate a bad lawyer. Get through the first 100 pages and you will be well satisfied with an interesting, richly layered adult read.
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Wendy&Javiel
4.0 out of 5 stars loved it
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2024
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Absolutely loved this book and each character from start to finish.
Beautifully written and made me want to keep reading.
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Lisa Steven
5.0 out of 5 stars so sweet!
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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Beautiful characters, sweet Savannah scenery, and a poignant story of the depth and breadth of friendship across time and place and race.
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mrssmithrlc
5.0 out of 5 stars best so far by this author
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2024
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What a compelling story of love, and forgiveness, of abuse and archaic social practices but mostly of family. I’ll definitely read more of her work.
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jo gilje
5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining.
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2023
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Well planed out. Moves along at a goid pace. Interesting settings. Love all the history that is added to the story.
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patty in colorado
4.0 out of 5 stars This is humorous escapism.
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2023
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I have become a fan of Mary Kay Andrews. I have now read 3 of her books, and have enjoyed them all.
They all have a happy ending. The characters seem like real people that we know, and we sympathize
with their problems. This is sheer escapism from our worries, and should be relished for that fact alone.
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Rebecca
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books ever...in my opinion!
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2018
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Absolutely riveting! I noticed on my Kindle it said “10 hours” to read. I didn’t time it but 3 nights and 2 hours one afternoon was all it took for me to complete! I loved the setting, plot, the characters and the historical time captured. The mysteries and unexpected turn were well written. I know I will enjoy re-reading this book many times! Yes, I’m that type of reader!

I absolutely love Mary Bliss, Weezie and the stories surrounding Savannah and Tybee Island. I love all the other books Ms Andrews has written as well. However, this one was different. Intriguing. Sentimental. Heartwarming. A glimpse of life when my grandmother was alive. I only know bits and pieces of her life. She was close to her sister and sister-in-laws. I am an only child. I have friends but no siblings. I do wish I had a tight group of friends like Josephine had back in her day! I can’t raise a glass to those ladies but I can praise the author for such a great work! Definitely in my top 5 favorites!

The one thing I really liked best was less use of expressive words that do not seem to belong but that is just me.

Read and enjoy but I warn you, you will find it hard to put down once you pick it up! Happy reading!
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Debra S DellaBella
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2023
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I love this author! She has a way of bringing such life to her characters and storyline. Just when I think I've figured out the plot and I'm "sure" I know how it's going to end, I get sent in a completely different direction. Mary Kay Andrews doesn't disappoint. If you haven't read her yet, I highly recommend you give her a try.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in Canada on September 3, 2020
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Every emotion was present in this book.
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Bettina
3.0 out of 5 stars gebraucht für neu
Reviewed in Germany on August 20, 2019
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Ich habe das Buch als Geschenk gekauft und war etwas enttäuscht, dass es so aussah, als sei es schon gelesen worden oder als hätte es schon lange in einem Regal gestanden. Die unteren Ränder waren angestaubt. Es macht ja keinen guten Eindruck, wenn die Beschenkte glaubt, man habe ein eigenes Buch einfach in Geschenkpapier eingewickelt.
Ich habe es nicht zurückgeschickt, sondern meiner Freundin erklärt, dass ich es zum Neupreis erworben habe, da der Termin drängte.
Zum Inhalt kann ich nichts sagen, allerdings gefielen mir einige andere Bücher der Autorin. Die kann ich empfehlen.
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kimb
5.0 out of 5 stars High tide club
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 1, 2018
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Great read from start to finish great
Plot and funny sad and serious all at the same time loved this book
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Judy Sibley
4.0 out of 5 stars A very easy read
Reviewed in Australia on August 9, 2018
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I loved the story and am now looking for more books from the author.
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maui_luau
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on August 30, 2018
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I love Mary Kay Andrews. This novel was everything I hoped it would be. Perfect easy beach read
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