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Summer's Child

By: Diane Chamberlain
Narrated by: Carla Mercer-Meyer
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Early on the morning of her 11th birthday, on the beach beside her North Carolina home, Daria Cato receives an unbelievable gift from the sea: an abandoned newborn baby. When the infant's identity cannot be uncovered, she is adopted by Daria's loving family. Now, 20 years later, Shelly has grown into an unusual, ethereal young woman whom Daria continues to protect. But when Rory Taylor, a friend from Daria's childhood and now a television producer, returns at Shelly's request to do a story about the circumstances surrounding her birth, something precarious shifts in the small town of Kill Devil Hills.

The more questions Rory asks, the more unsettled the tiny community becomes, as closely guarded secrets and the sins of that long-ago summer begin to surface. Piece by piece, the mystery of summer's child is being exposed, a mystery that no one involved - not Shelly, Daria, not even Rory - is prepared to face.

©2000 Diane Chamberlain; revised text copyright 2010 by Diane Chamberlain (P)2015 Tantor Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Romance Romantic Suspense Suspense Mystery

Critic Reviews

"Chamberlain creates a captivating tale populated with haunting characters." ( Publishers Weekly)
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The story was interesting, with some twists, the ending felt a bit rushed. Overall, nothing super memorable and not one of the author's best but a good read nonetheless.

Enjoyable, easy listen

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I loved this book. Excellent story. Great characters. Lots of great twists and turns. Thankyou

fabulous book

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Brilliant, captivating and original, I love all Diane Chamberlain's books and this did not disappointment.

Beautiful and unique

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Found this storyline very captivating, just when you think you have worked it out, it changes. Well written

Intriguing

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The story line was excellent but at times confusing. Thoroughly enjoyed the story. Will read more from this author. Thank you.

Enjoyable

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I enjoyed it but I think it wasn't as good as some others I have read from her

enjoyable

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Not the best Diane chamberlain and I have read most . Pretty slow but could get through it - just .

Summers child

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