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The Forgotten Summer

byCarol Drinkwater

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The grape harvest at the Cambon family's magnificent vineyard is normally a cause for celebration. But when an accident destroys the crop, Clarisse Cambon knows exactly who to blame - her daughter-in-law Jane.

It's 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 when tragedy strikes and Jane is forced to take charge of the ailing vineyard, she uncovers proof that Luc has been keeping secrets of his own. Worse still, Clarisse is the only one who knows the truth . . .

Secrets, tragedy, hidden pasts and family secrets all set in glorious Provence - I loved this

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About Carol Drinkwater

Carol Drinkwater is a multi-award-winning actress who is best known for her portrayal of Helen Herriot in the BBC television series All Creatures Great and Small. Her quartet of memoirs set on her olive farm in the south of France have sold over a million copies worldwide and her solo journey round the Mediterranean in search of the olive tree's mythical secrets inspired a five-part documentary film series, The Olive Route. She is also the author of novels The Forgotten Summer, The Lost Girl and The House on the Edge of the Cliff. She lives in the south of France.
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  • Imprint: Penguin
  • ISBN: 9781405924146
  • Length: 432 pages
  • Dimensions: 198mm x 26mm x 129mm
  • Weight: 298g
  • Price: £10.99
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