EPISODE · Sep 2, 2026 · 21 MIN
The Perfect Couple
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Introduces Elin Hilderbrand’s mystery novel, The Perfect Couple, which centers on a high-stakes Nantucket wedding interrupted by tragedy. The narrative begins on July 7, 2018, with Police Chief Ed Kapenash receiving a call about a deceased woman found floating near the luxury property where the ceremony was to take place. As the victim is identified as the maid of honor, the story shifts back in time to provide the perspectives of Greer Winbury, the groom’s wealthy and controlling mother, and Karen Otis, the bride’s mother who is battling terminal cancer. Through these contrasting viewpoints, the text establishes a tension between the extravagant lifestyle of the elite hosts and the financial struggles and personal anxieties of the visiting family. Beneath the surface of the "perfect" celebration, the author hints at infidelity, social friction, and the disappearance of the best man. These opening chapters set the stage for a complex investigation into the secrets hidden within a prestigious island community. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/book_shelter Get the Book now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/031637525X?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback&linkCode=ll2&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=59c8561b095e1c96069464b47a28919d&language=en_US&gaOptInStatus=true&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Produced by Podcai Studio: https://www.podcaistudio.com/
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