Drawing Home

By Jamie Brenner

Book Overview

An unexpected inheritance, a promise broken, and four lives changed forever: discover "the gold standard of summertime escapism" from USA Today bestselling author Jamie Brenner (Elin Hilderbrand).

Summer has started in idyllic Sag Harbor, and for Emma Mapson that means greeting guests at the front desk of The American Hotel. But when one of the town's most famous residents, artist Henry Wyatt, dies suddenly, Emma learns he has mysteriously left his waterfront home -- a self-designed masterpiece filled with his work -- to her teenage daughter, Penny.

Back in Manhattan, legendary art patron Bea Winstead's grief at her lifelong friend and former business partner Henry's passing turns to outrage at the news of his shocking bequest. How did these unknown locals get their hands on the estate? Bea, with her devoted assistant Kyle in tow, descends on Sag Harbor determined to reclaim the house and preserve Henry's legacy.

While Emma fights to defend her daughter's inheritance, Bea discovers that Henry left a treasure trove of sketches scattered around town. With Penny's reluctant help, Bea pieces them together to find a story hidden in plain sight: an illustration of their shared history with an unexpected twist that will change all of their lives. Drawn together in their battle for the house, Emma and Bea are forced to confront the past while facing a future that challenges everything they believe about love, fate, and family.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 031647682X
• ISBN13: 9780316476829
• Release Date: April 2020
• Publisher: Back Bay Books
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.4" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

The character development was phenomenal!

“Okay, I might not have normal, but I can have special.” * This was the first novel of Brenner’s that I read and it certainty won’t be my last! I was absolutely blown away by the intricate, complex, and relatable characters that she created. Penny is young, smart, talented, & facing difficult challenges stemming from her OCD. Bea is rich, career driven, stubborn, & lonely. The two of them find themselves connected to one another after a devastating loss. Will they become enemies or will a friendship blossom? The Sag Harbor setting of this novel was enviable and makes this one a perfect beach read!