Description
Three Summers by Karen Swan is a sweeping historical romance set in Puglia, Italy, following Rafaella Parisi across three summers that change the course of her life. In 1957, in the small fishing village of Tricase Porto, Rafa waits for the wealthy summer visitors to arrive while longing for Cosimo Franchetti, the son of a prominent family. Their lives are irrevocably altered by a devastating accident at the Franchetti villa the following summer.
When Rafa and Cosimo meet again in 1961, the years between them have brought profound changes, and Rafa must decide whether to hold on to the life she has built or risk everything for the future she might have had. Set against the beauty of the Italian coast, the novel moves from the innocence of the 1950s into a darker story of family, loss, difficult choices and enduring love, with the three summers marking pivotal moments in Rafa’s life.
A good choice for readers who enjoy historical romance with an evocative Italian setting, family drama and a love story that unfolds over several years.
