Evie loved the house. The bright, sunny rooms looking across the river. The terraced gardens with fruit trees growing against the high stone walls. The scent of lavender at the end of a hot day.

It was a family house.

As summer beckons, Evie's family gathers once more at the beautiful old riverside house they all adore. But when Evie discovers a secret that threatens their future, a shadow falls over them all: this summer by the river could be their last together . . .

For Charlie, a visit home to see stepmother Evie is an escape from his unhappy marriage in London. Until a chance encounter changes everything: in the space of a moment, he meets a woman by the river, falls in love, and his two worlds collide.

As Evie and Charlie struggle to keep their secrets safe, they long for the summer to never end . . . Can the happiness of one summer last for ever?

Marcia Willett writes heartwarming and captivating novels set in the West Country - perfect for fans of Erica James, Santa Montefiore and Victoria Hislop

'A beautifully woven tale of families, secrets, love and loss - all wrapped in the glorious setting of Dartmouth' Liz Fenwick, bestselling author of THE CORNISH HOUSE The latest heartwarming and evocative tale from international bestseller Marcia Willett

About the Author

Marcia Willett's early life was devoted to the ballet, but her dreams of becoming a ballerina ended when she grew out of the classical proportions required. She had always loved books, and a family crisis made her take up a new career as a novelist - a decision she has never regretted. She lives in a beautiful and wild part of Devon.

Find out more about Marcia Willett and her novels at www.marciawillet.co.uk

Reviews
A beautifully woven tale of extended families and their secrets . . . of love and loss - all wrapped in the glorious setting of Dartmouth * Liz Fenwick, bestselling author of THE CORNISH HOUSE *
Full of Marcia Willett's trademark luscious lifestyle details . . . An indulgent, enjoyable read * Daily Mail *



Book Information
ISBN 9780552171441
Author Marcia Willett
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint Corgi Books
Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd
Weight(grams) 283g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 127mm * 25mm