From the author of Kindle Unlimited All-Star winner Sweet Hollow Women comes a novel for fans of Liane Moriarty’s Big Little Lies and Elin Hilderbrand’s Summerland about the secrets that hide in the shadows of even the most ordinary-seeming lives.~ 2013 ~Idyllic Port Elspeth, Connecticut is rocked by tragedy. Shortly after their high school graduation, Evangeline Maddingly, daughter of one of the … graduation, Evangeline Maddingly, daughter of one of the town’s wealthiest old-money families, and Oliver Prescott, son of one of the town’s wealthiest new-money families, are found dead in an isolated cabin in the woods outside of town. The circumstances surrounding their untimely deaths are murky at best, thanks in large part to a sweeping effort from those in power to shut down any negative publicity that could harm the reputation of the pristine, oceanside community.
~ Five years later ~
A small group of strangers gathers to create jewelry for one of Port Elspeth’s many fundraisers. Before long, friendships are forming and old secrets are being revealed. Along with discovering how to make a perfect pair of chandelier earrings or cabochon necklace, these unlikely sleuths find themselves at the heart of solving the murders that took place half a decade earlier.
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This special book club edition includes a list of discussion questions at the back of the book.
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Praise for The Port Elspeth Jewelry Making Club:
“I loved this book! It is in my opinion one of those perfect summer reads! It has been one of the highlights of my current reads whether for pleasure or review. It was exactly what I needed to have read.”
— Whitney of Honestly Austen book blog
“FIVE BOUNDLESS STARS
This book was excellent. It is a book that grabs you. It was full of drama and mystery. … I picked it up and couldn’t put it down. I just wanted more. It was written in a very well detailed and enthralling.”
— Stormi of Boundless Book Reviews
“Tierney-Bedord crafts a tightly woven plot that drops hints about the true identity of the killer in a masterful way that reminds me of Gillian Flynn’s writing. The twists in this novel are fabulous!”
— Valerie Biel, author of the Circle of Nine series
“Everything stops when Author Bedord has a new release. And you’ll want to grab her latest book, too.”
— Jena C. Henry, author of The Golden Age of Charli series
”…I recommend this book for anyone that likes chick-lit with a brain, mystery, and contemporary settings.”
–Hardly A. Goddess book blog
“The mystery of this book was also wonderful as it left you both laughing, worried and just wanting to turn the page to another leading to another chapter and another until you finish the book.”
–Hufflepuff Nerdette book blog
“Holly Tierney-Bedord, a gifted story-teller, has given us yet another gem!”
–Geralyn Corcillo, author of Queen of the Universe and Catch a Falling Star
“This was the perfect cozy murder mystery book and I enjoyed every word of it.”
–Books in the Skye book blog
“There really is something for everyone at Port Elspeth, which is why it was more than deserving of the five stars I’ve given it.”
–Sara Steven of Chick Lit Central
“A cross between Jessica Fletcher and the Desperate Housewives … I’m so glad I read this book; packed with fun and mystery, this has turned me into a fan of this author’s work!”
–Grace J. Reviewerlady, book blogger
“I loved this novel.”
–The Haunted Reading Room
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The Port Elspeth Jewelry Making Club made the Chick Lit Central ‘Favorites of 2018’ list.
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The Port Elspeth Jewelry Making Club
By: Holly Tierney-Bedord
5 out of 5 stars
The story The Port Elspeth Jewelry Making Club by Holly Tierney-Bedord is an amazing book that I loved reading. It hooked me in from the very beginning and had me turning pages to find out what was going to happen next. A tragedy occurred in the town of Port Elspeth. One that the town would rather forget. Find out what happens when a group who comes together in order to make jewelry finds themselves front and center in trying to solve what happened. This is a story that has many different characters with many different personalities. I enjoyed reading about them and how they interact with each other. You can feel the friendship and the bonds that this group has. The story is told from the POV of several characters. You read about their lives and relationships. Like putting together a puzzle this group is trying to uncover the truth of what happened. Gossip and rumors run rampant. Some believe a cover-up has occurred. Will the truth finally be revealed? There are times when reading I would feel anger over how a character was being treated and other times when I would feel the sadness that a character had. The town of Port Elspeth and some of those who live there are very judgmental. It is not a town that is welcoming to those who don’t conform to their standards. The group that you read about in this story while don’t seem to fit into the town’s image most of them I would choose as friends. The book is so wonderfully written and has characters that are unforgettable. It is a story that I highly recommend reading.
The Port Elspeth Jewelry Making Club By Holly Tierney-Bedord this story took be for quite the adventure, I didn’t quite know what to expect but I’m very glad I picked up this book. This book was filled to the brim with laughing moments mystery. I loved getting to know each character who brought their own uniqueness to the book. It had a few twist that kept me guessing and turning the pages as fast as possible to see where it would all go. This is a new to me author and can’t wait to read more of her stories. The storyline was well written and paced nicely. Characters were amazing and believable. I’m giving this story a five star review and highly recommend picking it up for your next read.