Summerland: A Novel by Elin Hilderbrand is a compelling story set in the scenic Nantucket. The story unfolds on a balmy June evening when the students of Nantucket High assemble for a beach bonfire. However, the joyous graduation night festivity takes a tragic turn when a dreadful car accident results in the death of the driver, Penny Alistair, and leaves her twin brother in a coma.