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A legendary hotel on the Pacific becomes a haven where dreams, love, and a beguiling mystery come alive.

1958. Kate Morgan, tethered to her family's failing San Francisco restaurant, is looking for an escape. She gets her chance by honoring a cryptic plea from her grandfather: find the beautiful stranger.…

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1 author picked The Beautiful Strangers as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I have never been to the Hotel del Coronado, but after reading this novel, I feel as though I not only stayed at the hotel, but also got to hang out with the cast and crew of Some Like It Hot.

I am also a bit of a sucker for a story that boasts a ghost, and this book happily scratched that itch for me. Intriguing and fun, this story features a family mystery and a budding romance where everything comes together to deliver a great summer read.

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