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Summary: Review of Wentworth By The Sea: 1969
Comment: If you enjoyed The Great Gatsby, the television series Dynasty or Titanic, you will probably enjoy this book. Melanson describes, in vivid detail, what it was like to work as a waitress in one of the grand turn of the century resort hotels as it was nearing the end of its heyday in 1969. She describes the guests, the protocols, the lavish dinners and social events which are, for the most part, gone today.1969 was a year of many significant events from the first man landing on the moon to Woodstock. Melanson describes these as most baby-boomers remember them. The story is peppered with the songs that were playing on the radio at the time.
Melanson weaves a thread of romance throughout the book as she describes a summertime relationship that comes and goes with the season. While I liked the descriptions of the hotel the most and the socialites that frequented it, the romance will probably appeal more to the fairer sex.
The entire novel can be read in an evening. If you like nostalgia with a touch of romance, this book is for you.
