The Forgotten Summer

Cover of The Forgotten Summer by Carol Drinkwater
Year: 2016
Language: en
Pages: 400
ISBN-13: 9780718183080
Dimensions:
Height: 9.4 Inches
Length: 5.7 Inches
Weight: 1.5542589471 Pounds
Width: 2.4 Inches
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The Forgotten Summer by Carol Drinkwater, published by National Geographic Books on March 22, 2016, is a 400-page work of fiction that delves into the complexities of family dynamics and hidden truths. Set against the backdrop of a vineyard in Provence, the narrative unfolds during a tumultuous summer marked by an accident that devastates the Cambon family’s grape harvest. Clarisse Cambon blames her daughter-in-law Jane for the disaster, igniting a long-standing feud that has remained hidden from Luc, the husband caught in the middle.

Readers will find a story rich in themes of secrets, tragedy, and the intricacies of relationships. As Jane grapples with the fallout from the vineyard’s misfortune, she begins to uncover unsettling truths about her husband, Luc, and the past that binds her to Clarisse. The novel explores the tension between familial loyalty and personal discovery, set against the vivid landscape of rural France. This edition invites readers to immerse themselves in a tale that intertwines love, betrayal, and the quest for understanding amidst the sun-soaked scenery of Provence.


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‘Secrets, tragedy, hidden pasts and family secrets all set in glorious Provence – I loved this’ Santa Montefiore Secrets ripen and fester over a long sweltering summer in France . . . The annual grape harvest at the Cambon family’s magnificent vineyard is always a cause for celebration. But not this year. When an accident destroys the crop, leaving the estate facing ruin, Clarisse Cambon knows exactly who to blame – her daughter-in-law Jane. It’s just the latest incident in a decades-long feud whose origin both women have concealed from Luc, who struggles to keep his wife and mother on speaking terms. But is Luc the saint he appears to be? When tragedy strikes, Jane is thrown into doubt. What secrets has her husband been keeping? Forced to take charge of the ailing vineyard, Jane uncovers further proof that Luc may not be the man she fell in love with twenty years ago. And, worse still, she knows that her old enemy Clarisse is the only one who knows the truth . . . For fans of Santa Montefiore and Victoria Hislop, The Forgotten Summer is an atmospheric tale of secrets, forbidden passion and heartbreak. Praise for The Forgotten Summer ‘A lovely book packed with the sunshine, scents and savours of the south of France. Plenty of page-turning drama but also mouthwatering descriptions of Paris and Provence. Enough to make you rush straight to the Eurostar’ Daily Mail ‘Secrets, tragedy, hidden pasts and family secrets all set in glorious Provence – I loved this’ Santa Montefiore ‘This atmospheric read will whisk you straight to the South of France as you become immersed in the tale of secrets and heartbreak’ Marie Claire

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Publisher: National Geographic Books. Year: 2016.
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ISBN-13: 9780718183080.
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Language: en. Pages: 400.

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