Last Summer at Maine Chance: A Novel
Jessica Everett
May 2026 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Lauren Ezzo
headphones
Audiobook
10 hr 50 min
Unabridged
family_home
Eligible
info
Want a free 9 min sample? Listen anytime, even offline.
Add
About this audiobook
With a pinch of J. Courtney Sullivan's Maine and a dash of Lessons in Chemistry, Last Summer at Maine Chance is a warm, transporting novel about friendship, ambition, and discovering your own worth.
In 1954, Cynthia Proctor's college dreams are thrown into doubt when she loses her scholarship. An unexpected opportunity leads her to Elizabeth Arden's legendary Maine Chance spa, where one summer will introduce her to a world far beyond the classroom.
Amid the sparkling waters of coastal Maine, Cynthia forms unlikely bonds with two women whose lives seem very different from her own. Together, they'll challenge expectations, navigate difficult choices, and discover that the best investment they can make is in themselves.
Inspired by the real Maine Chance spa, this uplifting historical novel blends hidden history, the transporting beauty of coastal Maine, and the enduring power of women supporting women.
Perfect for readers who love:
In 1954, Cynthia Proctor's college dreams are thrown into doubt when she loses her scholarship. An unexpected opportunity leads her to Elizabeth Arden's legendary Maine Chance spa, where one summer will introduce her to a world far beyond the classroom.
Amid the sparkling waters of coastal Maine, Cynthia forms unlikely bonds with two women whose lives seem very different from her own. Together, they'll challenge expectations, navigate difficult choices, and discover that the best investment they can make is in themselves.
Inspired by the real Maine Chance spa, this uplifting historical novel blends hidden history, the transporting beauty of coastal Maine, and the enduring power of women supporting women.
Perfect for readers who love:
- strong female characters
- book-club-worthy historical fiction
- beach reads with depth
- uplifting stories of women supporting women
- hidden history
With a pinch of J. Courtney Sullivan's Maine and a dash of Lessons in Chemistry, Last Summer at Maine Chance is a warm, transporting novel about friendship, ambition, and discovering your own worth.
In 1954, Cynthia Proctor's college dreams are thrown into doubt when she loses her scholarship. A...
Discover more
About the author
Jessica Everett loves research, fountain pens, and throwing parties. A nearly life-long resident of New Hampshire, she lives with her family and a precocious poodle named Sam. Last Summer at Maine Chance is her historical fiction debut. She happily spends summers in Maine, a place her family has called home since the 1600s.
Jessica Everett loves research, fountain pens, and throwing parties. A nearly life-long resident of New Hampshire, she lives with her family and a precocious poodle named Sam. Last Summer at Maine Chance is her historical fiction debut. She happily spends summers in Maine, a place her family has ...
Rate this audiobook
Tell us what you think.
Listening information
Smartphones and tablets
Install the Google Play Books app for Android and iPad/iPhone. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are.
Laptops and computers
You can read books purchased on Google Play using your computer's web browser.
