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Indian Summer

Summary

Some memories are best forgotten . . . Others won’t ever go away.

For Kit, the quiet Devon village she visits every year is the perfect retreat. But this summer, she arrives with a heart in turmoil: years have passed since Kit last saw Jake, but now he has written asking to meet again.

For Mungo, the village is simply home and the ideal getaway for friends, like Kit, even if he aches at the old memories they bring – and the secrets they stir in him.

As the summer unfolds, hidden truths are uncovered that will shatter the sleepy community. But those involved soon realize that the only way to move forward might be to confront the past . . .

Praise for Marcia Willett:
‘A beautifully woven tale of families, secrets, love and loss’ Liz Fenwick
'A genuine voice of our times' The Times
'Riveting, moving and utterly feel-good' Daily Mail

Reviews

  • Sweeping powers of description transport her readers to another place and time
    Rosanna Ley, bestselling author of THE VILLA and RETURN TO MANDALAY

About the author

Marcia Willett

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 never regretted.


She lived in a beautiful and wild part of Devon, and her surroundings inspired many of her novels.

Marcia passed away in June 2022. She leaves behind a son and two grandchildren.
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