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The Summer Swap
- Author
- Sarah Morgan
- Narrator
- Dara Rosenberg
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 23 May 2024
- Run Time
- 9 hours 35 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
‘Another great read from Sarah Morgan … A story of family, friendships and forgiveness and its beautifully written with warm-hearted characters … I loved it’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The Summer Swap is another great roller coaster of an emotional novel from Sarah Morgan. There is romance, heartbreak and the uncovering of long-held secrets and mistaken assumptions … Difficult to put down!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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It's never too late to start over again …A summer escape
When Cecilia Lapthorne’s 75th birthday celebrations take an unexpected turn, she seeks solace away from the festivities and escapes to Dune Cottage – without telling her family where she’s going.
A new friendship
Lily Thomas, a struggling artist, has secretly been staying in the unoccupied cottage. When Cecilia discovers Lily during a late-night visit, an unexpected bond forms between the two women.
A chance to start over
Then Cecilia’s grandson, Todd – and Lily’s unrequited crush – shows up, sending a shockwave through their unlikely friendship. Will it inspire Lily to find the courage to live the life she wants? Can Cecilia finally let go of the past to find a new future? Because as surely as the tide erases past footprints, this summer is offering both Cecilia and Lily the chance to swap old dreams for new …
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Praise for Sarah Morgan
‘A truly heart-warming read’ Woman & Home
‘An absolute delight from start to finish … The imagination, tranquility, and wholesomeness that radiated from its pages were such a joy to read' The Bookseller
‘Uplifting and compelling’ My Weekly
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‘Funny and often poignant . . . will thaw even the biggest Grinch’s heart’ The Independent
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‘A mug of hot chocolate in book form’ Good Housekeeping
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‘A feel-good pick-me-up you’ll love’ Fabulous magazine
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‘The perfect cosy escape’ My Weekly
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‘Full of drama to enjoy snuggled up in the warm’ Woman & Home
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‘A warm and funny festive romance’ Daily Mirror
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‘A heart-warming read packed with seasonal cheer’ Daily Express
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Details
- Author
- Sarah Morgan
- Narrator
- Dara Rosenberg
- Duration
- 9 hours 35 minutes
- Release Date
- 23 May 2024
- ISBN
- 9780263318418
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Modern and Contemporary romance, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Romance: wholesome / clean, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Narrative theme: sense of place
Synopsis
Read the Sunday Times bestseller, The Summer Swap, the heart-warming new novel from Sarah Morgan! ‘Another great read from Sarah Morgan … A story of family, friendships and forgiveness and its beautifully written with warm-hearted characters … I loved it’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The Summer Swap is another great roller coaster of an emotional novel from Sarah Morgan. There is romance, heartbreak and the uncovering of long-held secrets and mistaken assumptions … Difficult to put down!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ * * * It's never too late to start over again … A summer escape When Cecilia Lapthorne’s 75th birthday celebrations take an unexpected turn, she seeks solace away from the festivities and escapes to Dune Cottage – without telling her family where she’s going. A new friendship Lily Thomas, a struggling artist, has secretly been staying in the unoccupied cottage. When Cecilia discovers Lily during a late-night visit, an unexpected bond forms between the two women. A chance to start over Then Cecilia’s grandson, Todd – and Lily’s unrequited crush – shows up, sending a shockwave through their unlikely friendship. Will it inspire Lily to find the courage to live the life she wants? Can Cecilia finally let go of the past to find a new future? Because as surely as the tide erases past footprints, this summer is offering both Cecilia and Lily the chance to swap old dreams for new … * * * Praise for Sarah Morgan ‘A truly heart-warming read’ Woman & Home ‘An absolute delight from start to finish … The imagination, tranquility, and wholesomeness that radiated from its pages were such a joy to read' The Bookseller ‘Uplifting and compelling’ My Weekly
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