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The Girls of Summer Katie Bishop

The Girls of Summer By Katie Bishop

The Girls of Summer by Katie Bishop


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The Girls of Summer Summary

The Girls of Summer: the compulsive and thought-provoking book club novel. Soon to be 2023's most talked-about debut by Katie Bishop

'Reminiscent of HBO's hit The White Lotus... The obvious read-alike is My Dark Vanessa' BOOKLIST

'This startling debut...packs an incredible punch. The dark undertow of an idyllic summer and the lies girls are told and tell themselves are captured with stark, affecting honesty and evocative prose' THE TIMES

A sun-soaked island. An all-consuming romance. The best summer of your life... but what if everything you remember was a lie?


'Beautifully written, transportive, and thought-provoking' LUCY CLARKE, author of THE CASTAWAYS

'A mesmerising, unsettling and gripping debut' CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD, author of RUN TIME

'Thought-provoking, timely. The book of the summer' SARAH TURNER, author of STEPPING UP

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Rachel has loved Alistair since she was seventeen.

Even though she hasn't seen him for sixteen years and she's now married to someone else.

Even though she was a teenager when they met.

Even though he is almost twenty years older than her.

Now in her thirties, Rachel has never been able to forget their golden summer together on a remote, sun-trapped Greek island. But as dark and deeply suppressed memories rise to the surface, Rachel begins to understand that Alistair - and the enigmatic, wealthy man he worked for - controlled much more than she ever realized.

Rachel has never once considered herself a victim - until now.

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For fans of GIRL A, MY DARK VANESSA and LUCKIEST GIRL ALIVE, The Girls of Summer is a compulsive exploration of sex, power and consent, and what happens when we revisit the past with rose-tinted glasses.


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Early readers are already talking about THE GIRLS OF SUMMER:

* 'Beautifully written with a tense, emotive plot that will be relatable to so many women'

* 'An excellent debut. Raw, real, and gut-wrenchingly familiar'

* 'I can see this book being an absolute smash hit'

* 'Wow wow wow! I am still thinking about it, it's one of those stories that stays with you'

* 'In the age of #MeToo, this book is one that will ring true with so many people'

* 'A stunning debut'

* 'A compelling read about processing, and the coming to terms with, trauma. Superbly written'

**Available to pre-order now**

The Girls of Summer Reviews

It's been a long time since I've read such a compelling debut. Beautifully written, transportive, and thought-provoking, THE GIRLS OF SUMMER sizzles with suspense. It's the book I'll be recommending that all my girlfriends pack for their holidays this summer * Lucy Clarke, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE CASTAWAYS *
This startling debut...packs an incredible punch. The dark undertow of an idyllic summer and the lies girls are told and tell themselves are captured with stark, affecting honesty and evocative prose * The Times *
A mesmerising, unsettling and gripping debut * Catherine Ryan Howard, bestselling author of RUN TIME *
Reminiscent of HBO's hit The White Lotus... The obvious read-alike is My Dark Vanessa, by Kate Elizabeth Russell, and the plot-driven tension will appeal to fans of psychological suspense * Booklist *
Lures you in then shakes you up. A very timely read about consent and control. LOVED IT * Nikki May, author of WAHALA *

About Katie Bishop

Katie Bishop is a writer and journalist based in the UK. She grew up in the Midlands before moving to Oxford to work in publishing in her early twenties. Whilst working as an assistant editor she started writing articles in her spare time, going on to be published in the New York Times, Guardian, Independent and Vogue.

Katie started writing The Girls of Summer during the first UK COVID lockdown, after becoming increasingly interested in stories emerging from the #MeToo movement. The novel is inspired by her own experiences of backpacking, and by her interest in how our personal narratives can be reshaped and understood in light of cultural and social changes.

In 2020, Katie moved back to the Midlands, and now lives in Birmingham with her partner. She is a full-time writer.

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GOR013086892
9781787636002
1787636003
The Girls of Summer: the compulsive and thought-provoking book club novel. Soon to be 2023's most talked-about debut by Katie Bishop
Used - Like New
Hardback
Transworld Publishers Ltd
2023-05-25
352
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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