The High Tide Club

A Novel

By: Mary Kay Andrews

Narrated by: Kathleen McInerney

"Another satisfying summer read from the queen of the beach." — Kirkus

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Weekenders comes a delightful new audiobook about new love, old secrets, and the kind of friendship that transcends generations.

When ninety-nine-year-old heiress Josephine Bettendorf Warrick summons attorney Brooke Trappnell to her 20,000 acre barrier island home, Brooke is puzzled. Everybody in the South has heard about the eccentric millionaire mistress of Talisa, but Brooke has never actually met her. Josephine’s cryptic note says she wants to discuss an important legal matter, but why enlist Brooke and not the prestigious Atlanta law firm she has used for years? Brooke travels to Shellhaven and meets the cagey Josephine, whose home is a crumbling pink mansion at the edge of the turquoise sea.

Over the course of a few meetings, Josephine spins a tale of old friendships, dark secrets, betrayal, and a long-unsolved murder. She is hiring Brooke for two reasons: first, to protect her island from those who would despoil her land, and second, to help her make amends with the heirs of the women who were her closest friends, the girls of The High Tide Club—so named because of their youthful skinny dipping escapades—Millie, Ruth, and Varina. To fulfill a dying woman’s wishes, Brooke must find Josephine’s friends’ descendants and bringing them together on Talisa for a reunion of women who’ve actually never met. But in doing so, Brooke unleashes the makings of a scandal that could make someone rich beyond their wildest dreams…or cause them to be in the crosshairs of a murderer….

The High Tide Club is Mary Kay Andrews at her Queen of the Beach Reads best: a story shrouded in mystery, Spanish moss, verandah cocktails, 1940s dinner dances, love lost, and possibly…love found.

Praise for The Weekenders:

“This book has all the makings of a beach read...The perfect blend of drama, humor, intrigue, and just a touch of murder.” —Bustle

“Andrews has this ‘perfect beach read’ label down pat—and then some. The Weekenders is not just good, it is beyond good… Summer doesn’t truly begin without a Mary Kay Andrews book in your beach bag,so here is another winner and Top Pick just for you.” —RT Book Reviews (Top Pick)

“Andrews’ novels...are the epitome of relaxing yet involving summer reads, and her latest is no exception.” —Booklist

Critic reviews

"This entertaining narration by Kathleen McInerney will engage listeners craving a contemporary mystery. ...McInerney captures the story's colorful characters and themes. This is best recommended to those seeking a light historical mystery or an unconventional tale of friendship." -AudioFile

Surprisingly addictive and unexpected story

Loved it!! Couldn't put it down. The story was well woven and really full of surprises.

Probably her best book ever!

Great book. Loved the complexity of the story. Could have done without the political undertones. I don't care for personal biases in fiction

Slow start amazing finish!

Slow start amazing finish! Wonderful story, amazing characters & great details. Stick with this great read.

Great from start to finish

Love this story and how the characters secrets affected each others lives. Fun listen with some twists !!

This book kept me entertained

enjoyed this book, good audio sound. Couldn't wait to see what was next to happen. Ending surprised me.