The First Act of Summer

Narrated by Kerry Gilbert , Katy Federman

Released: June 18, 2026
Length: 10 hrs 20 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: The Borough Press

On her 60th birthday, Hester returns to her family’s beach hut to reflect on a pivotal summer that changed her life forever. As she confronts her past and a long-held secret, she questions whether it’s ever too late to become who she was truly meant to be. This sweeping novel explores themes of love, secret-keeping, and redemption, revealing the resilience needed to facing difficult truths.

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