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The Greengage Summer by Rumer Godden is a mesmerizing coming-of-age novel that draws readers into the sultry embrace of a French summer, where the innocence of childhood meets the complexities of love and deception.
This enchanting narrative revolves around five young siblings who find themselves navigating adolescence while their mother is abroad, grappling with an unexpected illness. Brought to the elegant yet fading hotel, Les Oeillets, the children are enveloped in a world filled with charm and intrigue.
Set against the backdrop of lush orchards and gnarled trees, thirteen-year-old Cecil watches as her beautiful sister, Joss, becomes entangled in a dangerous affair with the charming lover of the hotel’s patronne, Mademoiselle Zizi. As the summer unfolds, the children’s innocence is challenged by the stark realities of desire and the strength of familial ties.
This haunting exploration of youth and relationships will resonate with you long after the final page is turned, leaving you both captivated and reflective. Embrace the magic of The Greengage Summer and immerse yourself in a story that beautifully embodies the struggles and triumphs of growing up.
ISBN: | 9781529078404 |
Author: | Rumer Godden |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Pan Books |
Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
Dimensions: | 129 x 198 x 16 mm |
Publication Date: | 13 October, 2022 |
Pagination: | 240 pages |
Weight: | 176g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’