Summer Heat

Summer Heat is a novel set in 1974 and 2003, exploring family secrets, tangled identities, and one woman's place in her country's devastating history.

Format: Hardback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 09 May 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Vivid, evocative, and tender, Elif Shafak's novel "Summer Heat" delves into the depths of family secrets and the impact of political turmoil on a young girl's life. Set in 1974, the story follows Melike, a young girl who is forced to relocate with her family to a small village in the south as her parents' political activities become increasingly dangerous. Despite the change of scenery, Melike's fears about the changing city of Istanbul and the potential for violence linger. However, when she meets a mysterious and handsome stranger named Petro, Melike feels a glimmer of hope. But as she uncovers Petro's true identity, she also discovers a lifetime of hidden pasts that have shaped her family's history. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Turkish army's occupation of Cyprus in 1974, a period of great turmoil and displacement. Through Melike's experiences, Shafak explores the complexities of family secrets, tangled identities, and the impact of political upheaval on individuals and communities. The novel is a poignant exploration of the human experience and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Weight: 628g
Dimension: 235 x 154 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781035902330
Edition number: Unabridged ed