Indian Summer

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Indian Summer is a relationship novel by Marcia Willett about Kit returning to a quiet Devon village, where a request from an old flame and resurfacing secrets force a group of friends to confront the past, ideal for readers who enjoy gentle ensemble fiction, countryside settings and family secrets.

Synopsis
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 realise that the only way to move forward might be to confront the past . . .

Perfect for readers who like...

Character-driven family sagas with interconnected storylines.
Cosy English countryside settings, particularly rural Devon.
Stories about old friends, past relationships and secrets resurfacing.

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Themes and story elements

Old relationships
Buried secrets
Friendship
Memory and regret
Reunion
Second chances

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

About 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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