The castaways

The author makes romance games seem so familiar that the revelation of their secrets is irresistible. A constant presence on the bestseller lists of major American newspapers and magazines, Elin Hilderbrand presents Castaways, a gripping story of passion and suspense that masterfully explores the boundaries between friendship and forgiveness. A book that will surely be read at the pace of a top-notch crime novel. When music teacher Greg MacAvoy spends a rainy Sunday night with a beautiful high school senior, rumors spread throughout the town. The rumors strain Greg's marriage, and his wife, Tess, is torn between her love for her husband and a secret of her own. With their wedding anniversary approaching, however, the MacAvoys set out on their sailboat to celebrate, hoping the storm is behind them. Instead, tragic news arrives: Greg and Tess have mysteriously drowned. What happened to the couple? "A sensitive portrait of the complexities involved in friendship." (The Washington Post) “A beautiful story of complicated relationships set against the enchanting backdrop of Nantucket.” (Publishers Weekly) “Elin masterfully analyzes the constant stress that is present in every woman’s life.” (Booklist)