The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club

Martha Hall Kelly’s The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club is an engaging work of historical fiction that skillfully blends a contemporary storyline with a richly detailed wartime narrative.  The novel follows Mari Starwood in the present day as she uncovers long-buried family secrets, alongside the story of sisters Cadence and Briar Smith who live on Martha’s Vineyard during World War II.  While U-boats lurk offshore, soldiers in training trample the island, and suspicion of spies runs high on the vineyard, the sisters must find ways to maintain their family farm, navigate love and loyalty, and contribute in their own way to the war effort. 

Martha Hall Kelly brings the island vividly to life, capturing both its beauty and its close-knit community with a warmth that makes the setting feel almost like another character.   The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club is an engaging read that will appeal to fans of character-driven historical fiction with a touch of mystery.