A Song for Summer
A Song for Summer by Eva Ibbotson is a reprint edition published by Speak in 2007, featuring 397 pages in English. This lyrical historical romance follows eighteen-year-old Ellen as she navigates the unconventional environment of the Hallendorf school in the Austrian countryside. Coming from a background shaped by her suffragette mother and liberated aunts, Ellen encounters a vibrant community filled with wild children, eccentric teachers, and the enigmatic Marek, a part-time gardener and fencing instructor.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of romance and the impact of war, as Ellen’s attraction to Marek deepens amidst the looming threat of Hitler’s regime. The story explores the complexities of love and identity against a backdrop of historical upheaval, highlighting the challenges faced by its characters. With its focus on young adult experiences and historical context, this book offers a unique perspective on the intersection of personal and political struggles during a tumultuous time in Europe.
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A lyrical historical romance for fans of The English Patient
Eighteen-year-old Ellen never expected the Hallendorf school to be, well, quite so unusual. After all, her life back in england with her suffragette mother and liberated aunts certainly couldn’t be called normal. but buried deep in the beautiful Austrian countryside, ellen discovers an eccentric world occupied by wild children and even wilder teachers, experimental dancers and a tortoise on wheels. And then there is the particurally intriguing, enigmatic, and very handsome Marek, part-time gardener and fencing teacher. ellen is instantly attracted to the mysterious gardener, but Hitler’s reich is already threatening their peaceful world. only when she discovers Marek’s true identity and his dangerous mission does ellen realize the depth of her feelings for him–and the danger their newfound love faces in the shadow of war.
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