Love And Summer by William Trevor
Set in a small Irish town during the 1950s, the story unfolds over a single summer, capturing the lives of its inhabitants as they navigate love, loss, and longing. At the heart of the narrative is a poignant and forbidden romance between Ellie, a young married woman, and Florian, a mysterious photographer passing through. Their fleeting connection stirs up hidden desires and unspoken regrets, while the town's residents grapple with their own secrets and the passage of time. The tale delicately explores themes of change, memory, and the quiet complexities of rural life.
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- Published
- 2009
- Nationality
- Irish
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 71st on The 100 best Irish books of the 21st century (The Irish Times)