A cultural clash of the rich and locals Ruthie, Jem and even Doe fight to afford their sleepy summer getaway town. This beachy, female drama plays out in the Hampton-esque town of Orient.
The High Season stars slowly as Blundell paints the necessary character dynamics that drive the story behind the local Orient families and the summer crowd. The middle-class of Orient fight to maintain the laid-back vibe as the rich begin to flock in the summers, quickly choosing Orient over the showy lifestyles of the Hamptons. Bringing all the drama and air one would expect from the stereotypical rich artists portrayed in the movies, this book is sure to keep you reading on under your beach umbrella until the sun falls below the horizon.
*Disclaimer: A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
The High Season stars slowly as Blundell paints the necessary character dynamics that drive the story behind the local Orient families and the summer crowd. The middle-class of Orient fight to maintain the laid-back vibe as the rich begin to flock in the summers, quickly choosing Orient over the showy lifestyles of the Hamptons. Bringing all the drama and air one would expect from the stereotypical rich artists portrayed in the movies, this book is sure to keep you reading on under your beach umbrella until the sun falls below the horizon.
*Disclaimer: A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.