Immerse yourself in the sun-soaked coast of Puglia with Karen Swan's sweeping and romantic contemporary fiction, Three Summers. This novel follows the intertwined destinies of Rafaella Parisi and Cosimo across three pivotal summers in 1950s and 1960s Italy, exploring themes of longing, sacrifice, and agonizing choices.

Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley and Santa Montefiore, this book delivers a beautifully escapist and atmospheric reading experience filled with passion and secrets.

• 1957: The summer of innocence: Rafaella waits in her small fishing village for the summer visitors, longing for Cosimo, son of the wealthy Franchetti family, despite dating Fon Giannelli.
• 1958: The summer everything changes: A devastating accident at the Franchetti villa leads Rafa to make a vow that alters all their futures.
• 1961: The summer they meet again: Rafa and Cosi's worlds collide, forcing Rafa to confront a difficult choice between the life she has and the future she once dreamed of.

• 'Perfect... Transported me to Italy' - Fern Britton, Sunday Times bestselling author of New Beginnings
• 'A wonderful, immersive page-turner threaded with secrets and sacrifice' - Amanda Geard, bestselling author of The Midnight House
• 'Evocative, romantic and atmospheric' - Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of The View from Lake Como

• Author: Karen Swan
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 464 pages
• Publication Date: June 18, 2026
• ISBN-13: 978-1804996843
• Dimensions: 128 x 31 x 197mm
• Weight: 318 g

Experience a tale brimming with drama, intrigue, and heart-wrenching romance in this highly anticipated novel from beloved storyteller Karen Swan.