"Sparkling, smart, and big-hearted, Last Summer at Maine Chance transports readers to Elizabeth Arden's legendary Maine spa in the 1950s. A scholarship student hiding a staff job, a housekeeper guarding family secrets, and a widowed artist searching for renewal find their lives unexpectedly intertwined over one transformative summer. Jessica Everett has written a captivating story of ambition, reinvention, and the bonds that change us." -- Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"With multiple introspective narrators and detailed descriptions, this exploration of women's roles in society, knowing one's own worth, and the strength of supportive friends make for a highly discussable summer read." -- Booklist

"Set at a rural spa in Maine and told through the voices of three women, young/old, rich/poor, this book gives a great feel for the 1950s. You will cheer the young heroine who battles the snobbery and prejudices of the time to come out on top. It's also a perfect vacation read with an escape to Maine." -- Rhys Bowen, New York Times bestselling author

"The Last Summer at Maine Chance by Jessica Everett is the perfect summer read. This fun, fascinating novel set in 1954 is as relevant and significant to women today as it was back then. Book clubs will love it!" --Nancy Thayer, New York Times bestselling author of Summer Light on Nantucket

"A charming and spirited tale brimming with wit, heart and romance. Jessica Everett brings 1950s Maine to vivid life with grace and insight. Last Summer at Maine Chance introduces us to a plucky heroine navigating the fault lines of class, gender, and ambition. Even the legendary Elizabeth Arden comes to life on the page, and the setting, equal parts glamorous and revealing, is as luxurious as the story itself. Cynthia Proctor's journey is as enlightening as it is engaging--a story of self-discovery and transformation." -- Patti Callahan Henry, NYT bestselling author of The Story She Left Behind

"I loved this charming, witty, and heartwarming story of ambition, self-discovery, and the courage to break societal expectations. Jessica Everett's novel, set in an iconic place and time, is funny and full of surprises-and it delivers a powerful message that sometimes the best investment is in yourself. A must-read for anyone who believes in rewriting the rules." -- Susan Wiggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark

Pub date: 2026-05-12

Length: 448 pages