Escape to sun-drenched Puglia with this enchanting summer romance from Sunday Times bestselling author Karen Swan. Spanning three summers from 1957 to 1961, this unputdownable novel weaves love, loss and longing amidst lemon groves. Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley and Santa Montefiore.
Tricase Porto, Puglia, Italy...
1957: The summer of innocence
Amongst the lemon trees, Rafaella Parisi impatiently waits for the summer visitors to arrive in her small fishing village on the coast of Puglia. She may be dating Fon Giannelli, but there is one person she longs to see: Cosimo - son of the wealthy Franchetti family.
1958: The summer everything changes
After a devastating accident at the lavish Franchetti villa, Rafa makes a vow that changes the course of all their futures . . .
1961: The summer they meet again
When Rafa and Cosi's worlds collide, Rafa faces an agonizing choice. Is she willing to risk the life she has for the future she once dreamed of?
