Summertime by Vanessa Lafaye

Set against the backdrop of a sweltering summer in 1935 Florida, this gripping tale weaves together the lives of a small town's residents as they grapple with racial tensions, personal secrets, and the looming threat of a devastating hurricane. The narrative follows the intertwined fates of a war veteran seeking redemption, a woman yearning for freedom, and a community on the brink of change. As the storm approaches, buried emotions and hidden truths surface, forcing the characters to confront their pasts and forge new paths amidst the chaos and destruction.

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