
Dive into The Paper Palace, the instant #1 New York Times Bestseller and a captivating Reese's Book Club Pick that has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. This unforgettable novel invites you into a world brimming with secrets, love, and lies, all unfolding against the stunning backdrop of a summer beach house.
Set over 24 pivotal hours, Miranda Cowley Heller’s masterful debut introduces us to Elle Bishop. At 50 years old, Elle is spending her annual summer vacation at The Paper Palace, the rustic family compound in Cape Cod where she has spent every summer of her life. But this particular day is different. After a moment of passion with an old childhood friend, Elle is faced with an impossible choice: remain with her beloved husband, Peter, or finally give in to the love she’s harbored for Jonas since childhood.
As the day progresses, decades of carefully guarded family secrets begin to unravel, forcing Elle to confront the traumatic events and hidden desires that have shaped her life. Through alternating timelines, Heller skillfully weaves together past and present, revealing the complex tapestry of family dynamics, betrayals, and the enduring power of first love.
Why readers are captivated by The Paper Palace:
Hailed as a "masterpiece of literary fiction" and an "unputdownable page-turner," The Paper Palace delves deep into the human heart, exploring the tension between obligation and desire. If you love family sagas, intricate relationship dramas, and morally ambiguous characters, add this extraordinary novel to your collection today. Discover why critics and readers alike can't stop talking about this powerful, emotionally resonant novel.