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A delightful comedy of manners about two sisters who must put aside their differences when they inherit a house in the Hamptons.

Full Synopsis
Half-sisters Cassie and Peck could not be more different. Cassie is a journalist with her feet firmly planted on the ground; Peck is an actress with her head in the clouds. In fact, the only thing they seem to have in common is their inheritance.

Fool's House is a broken-down home in the Hamptons left to Cassie and Peck by their Aunt Lydia, a house that she decreed they must share. But Cassie and Peck can't afford the place, and they can't agree on what to do with it. Plus, along with the house, they've inherited an artist-in-residence and self-proclaimed genius named Biggsy who seems to bring suspiciously bad luck wherever he goes. Cassie and Peck try to figure out their Aunt Lydia's puzzling instructions to "seek the thing of utmost value" in the house, but as summer comes to a close, they seem no closer to coming to a decision.

The Summer We Read Gatsby is filled with fabulous parties, tempting romances, eccentric characters, and insider society details. It's a sparkling novel that showcases Danielle Ganek's pitch-perfect sense of style and wit.

"Even though many of the novel's revelations can be seen a mile away, getting there is a fun, witty, and surprisingly moving trip." ---Publishers Weekly

"What a charming book!.... Like summer itself, this bewitching novel will leave you half in love and yearning for more." ---Elin Hilderbrand, author of Barefoot

"Justine Eyre's narration is whimsical and entertaining... The story is engaging, and there's lots of listening fun to be had." ---AudioFile

"[Eyre's] lively performance...makes this audiobook an enjoyable listen." ---Publishers Weekly Audio Review
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The Summer We Read Gatsby

A Novel

Author Danielle Ganek

Narrated by Justine Eyre

Publication date May 27, 2010

Running time 9 hrs

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