The High Tide Club
by Mary Kay Andrews
4 stars
After devouring Karen White’s The House on Tradd Street series, I was desperately looking for my next favorite southern fiction read when I stumbled upon The High Tide Club by Mary Kay Andrews. It did not disappoint.
The story is set in modern day Georgia where lawyer Brooke Trappnell is working to uncover long hidden mysteries of Talisa Island in an attempt to secure the estate of the ailing millionaire, Josephine Bettendorf Warrick. Josephine is desperate to make amends with the heirs of her closest friends (The High Tide Club) and to keep her family home from falling into the hands of those who would want to see the beautiful island developed. As the story unfolds, you come to love the women of Talisa Island and admire the friendships, though fractured, that changed their lives forever.
Fast paced and filled with mystery, The High Tide Club is a perfect summer or weekend read. The sweeping story bounces seamlessly from past to present ending with a satisfying conclusion. As much as I loved learning about Josephine and her friends, I especially enjoyed watching the relationships grow between their descendants in modern times. There were definite Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood vibes, and in case you’re looking for an audiobook – narrator Kathleen McInerney does an excellent southern accent! Now to find another Mary Kay Andrews to read…
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