The Unwilding

In the summer of 1971, a young writer named Zoe arrives at the Sicilian holiday home of famed novelist Don Travers to meet him and his family. However, it is Don's children and unknowable wife, Lydia, who intrigue Zoe the most. When her adored oldest sister makes a terrible mistake, the holiday ends suddenly, shattering the fragile balance of their parents' marriage and the siblings' lives. Many years later, in the wake of loss, the events of that summer continue to haunt Nemony, now a lonely new mother herself. She strikes up a chance friendship with Zoe and attempts to grapple with the casual damage enacted by her father. As their relationship deepens, Nemony is forced to question the true extent of Zoe's fascination with the Travers family.

Format: Hardback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 04 July 2024
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

When Zoe, a young writer, arrives at the Sicilian holiday home of renowned novelist Don Travers, she feels like she has made it. However, as the week progresses, it is Don's children and mysterious wife, Lydia, who captivate Zoe the most. On the periphery, Don's youngest child, Nemony, observes as her older siblings navigate the treacherous waters of adulthood. When her beloved older sister makes a terrible mistake, the holiday comes to an abrupt end, shattering the delicate balance of their parents' marriage and the siblings' lives.

Many years later, in the aftermath of loss, the events of that summer continue to haunt. Nemony, now a lonely new mother, strikes up a chance friendship with Zoe. With her support, Nemony attempts to confront the casual damage inflicted by her father. However, as their relationship deepens, she is compelled to question the true depth of Zoe's fascination with the Travers family.

Tracing their lives through Sicily, London, and the old mining towns of Appalachia, Nemony must uncover the untold stories - about her implacable father, her troubled mother, and the siblings she would do anything for.

Exquisitely written, subtle, and transporting, this novel is a must-read for anyone who loves a compelling and intricate story.

With its powerful prose, complex characters, and immersive setting, "The Summer of Us" is a stunning addition to the literary landscape. Don't miss out on this captivating novel that will leave you eagerly anticipating the next installment from this talented author.

Weight: 522g
Dimension: 224 x 143 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008637859