Summer Hours
Summer Hours by Alessandra Thom, published by Birlinn, Limited on June 19, 2025, is a work of fiction that explores the complexities of friendship and desire against the backdrop of a hot Edinburgh summer. The narrative follows Roisin, who finds herself in a rut, spending her days cancelling plans and indulging in lukewarm wine with her best friend Eve. When their affluent friend Claire offers Roisin a seemingly lucrative freelance opportunity, she believes her fortunes may be shifting, but the arrangement soon reveals unexpected complications.
Readers will encounter Roisin’s struggle as she navigates her intense feelings for Eve while managing the precarious situation with Claire. The story delves into themes of infatuation and the challenges of maintaining relationships amidst personal turmoil. With 160 pages, this edition invites readers to immerse themselves in a tale that balances humor and insight, capturing the essence of summer and the intricacies of human connections.
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It’s a hot Edinburgh summer, and Roisin’s life is stagnating. She spends her days cancelling plans, skipping work and drinking lukewarm wine in the bathtub with her best friend Eve.When their wealthy mutual friend Claire offers Roisin a significant amount of money under the guise of ‘freelance work,’ Roisin thinks her luck might finally be changing. But Claire’s proposal is not all it seems, and soon Roisin finds herself trapped. Paralysed by both her intense infatuation with Eve and her secret arrangement with Claire, Roisin must walk a delicate line to avoid losing what matters to her most.’A spry tale of friendship and desire, best inhaled in a single sitting. Summer Hours is astute, funny, and fizzing with life’ – Malachy Tallack
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