All That Glitters

Silver Girl by Elin Hilderbrand

Meredith Delinn is the most hated woman on earth, after her husband, Freddy, has stolen billions of dollars in a Ponzi scheme through his business. Now she is under investigation, as well as her oldest son, in the conspiracy that she thought was her life. She has been black balled and shunned and has nowhere to turn. Desperate and alone Meredith reaches out to Connie, her best friend who she hasn't talked to in three years. Connie has been alone since the death of her husband two and half years earlier. Connie is well aware of the situation surrounding Meredith and Freddy which has been all over the news for months. Freddy’s business was partly responsible for the parting of ways between Meredith and Connie and they both hope that enough time has passed and the friendship can mend. Connie takes Meredith out of New York to Nantucket where Connie stays during the summer. Here Meredith can hide, or so she thinks. But when you are the most hated woman on earth, there is nowhere to hide…

                This book was an observation of friendship and the consequences of betrayal.  Meredith and Connie’s relationship had been damaged for a number of reasons, but when Meredith was in need her best friend was there. Connie had her own reasons though; she was tired of being alone. They needed each other in different ways to heal.  Connie took in Meredith knowing the risks with her being under investigation and they dealt with those issues as they announced themselves. They learn together that there is still room to love, and to heal and to grow.

              I liked this book. It was an easy read that would have been great for the summer, but I enjoyed curling up on the couch with this book in my lap. Hilderbrand keeps her writing simple and honest. I was intrigued but not overly invested in the story. The interactions all felt real and unforced. I can see myself reading other books by her in the future   to pass the time.