'An exquisitely crafted exploration of young love, the power of desire, and the lifelong ramifications of choices made in an instant. I loved it' Lucy Foley, author of THE HUNTING PARTY 'Gorgeous, seductive storytelling, martini-dry prose reminiscent of James Salter's finest.

The empty beach town becomes their playground, and as they sneak into abandoned summer homes, go sailing, walk naked under the stars, make love, and drink a great deal of gin, Henry and Effie slip from innocence into betrayal, with irrevocable consequences that reverberate through the rest of their lives. Just as they get ready to cut the trip short, a decadent and glamorous set suddenly sweep them up into their drama - Clara, a beautiful socialite who feels her youth slipping away Max, a wealthy playboy and Clara's lover and Alma, Max's aloof and mysterious half-sister. It's the end of the season and the town is deserted.Īs they tentatively discover each other, they begin to realize that everyday married life might be disappointingly different from their happily-ever-after fantasy. Henry and Effie, young newlyweds from Georgia, arrive in Cape May, New Jersey, for their honeymoon. 'Nods to classics like The Great Gatsby and Revolutionary Road' Independent Reviews arent verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content.

'Glamorous, nostalgic and very sexy' Paula Hawkins A mesmerizing debut by Chip Cheek, Cape May explores the social and sexual mores of 1950s America through the eyes of a newly married couple from the genteel south corrupted by sophisticated New England urbanites.

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