Summertime

by Galton Blackiston

Fans of Louise Douglas, Dinah Jeffries and Kristin Hannah will love this unputdownable romantic read from bestselling author Charlotte Bingham. Portraying the highs and lows of love and marriage, it's an unforgettable read and the perfect dose of escapism.'The author perfectly evokes the atmosphere of a bygone era... ' -- Woman's Own'This is great summer escapism from an award-winning romantic novelist' - CHOICE'Compulsive reading!' -- ***** Reader review'Truly impossible to put down' -- ***** Reader review******************************************************************************************AN ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY...OR AN ESCAPE FROM HIM?When Trilby meets Lewis , the all-powerful proprietor of a newspaper group , she suspects that her life might be about to change, but not, as it transpires, forever. For not only does Lewis wish to acquire her cartoon strip, but Trilby herself .She is inevitably drawn to this handsome, older, and far more sophisticated personality, just as Lewis is, from the first, determined to marry the insouciant Trilby, despite the opposition of her friends and family. But having won her,Lewis reveals himself to be irrationally possessive .Becoming a virtual prisoner in her own home is not something that Trilby had ever dreamt could happen to her, a young woman in 1950s London , but it is not long before she realises that Lewis is prepared to go to extraordinary lengths to keep her to himself. Quite by chance, she discovers the real reason for her husband's unforgivable behaviour.Trilby must come to terms with the truth about Lewis, and more importantly, herself, before she can experience the kind of carefree happiness she once knew before her marriage.

Genres: Fiction

480 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 4, 2001

Reviews

[penelopewanders]

This reminds me of another book I read a while ago, about a family trying to figure out their mother's past… can't think of the title or the author just now, but there too there was a young woman who seemed to have all anyone could wish for but was in fact the victim of an obsessed and cruel wealthy husband. Probably the Secret Keeper by kate Morton. That one went between war-time london and contemporary times. This one too concerns a young woman who discovers that her Prince Charming is not as charming as she'd thought. A good read, with a spunky heroine.

[PagePilgrim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the story and characters. A story of emotional abuse which is on equal footing with physical abuse and no amount of money can make it acceptable
You can feel the emotional journey Trilby goes on- from a luxurious but controlling and tense lifestyle to a more simple but peaceful one. You can feel the relief!

[Amna Riaz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book, even though the topic of mental abuse is generally too dark for me. However, I found the ending of the third section particularly disappointing. I'm not sure why the author chose to conclude the story with the death of a friend; it felt unnecessary and abrupt. The story could have ended without that event.

[Meenehansgmail.Com · Rating 5 out of 5]

A truly charming story, wonderful characters, enjoyed every minute of it

[Ali Bookworm · Rating 3 out of 5]

Have had this forever on my reading pile. It was quite a pleasant little story but I did go off a little in the second part. However I persevered to the end.

[Sue · Rating 3 out of 5]

A girl who draws cartoons for friends is spotted by a newspaper tycoon. She grows up, and gets married, which brings new problems. A moving book with a dramatic climax, but the last chapter left too many unanswered questions, in my view.

[Amal Zahrah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have the same feeling with chanel that the story unfinish. It was a nice story in the begining until the half way of the story, to be honest i don't like the ending, but I still give 3 stars for this book!

[Jae · Rating 1 out of 5]

Badly written - first Charlotte Bingham book I have ever read and will not read another. Terrible waste of time but kept thinking it may get better further into the story due to authors apparently good reputation. Very weak story

[Emmy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I felt that the story was somewhat left unfinished...

[Kate Millin · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story of an arty young girl and her mismatched union with a rich and controlling newspaper boss

[Mariola Izydor · Rating 1 out of 5]

did not finish book, it wasn't for me.

[Jemma · Rating 4 out of 5]

I registered a book at BookCrossing.com!
http://www.BookCrossing.com/journal/12273241

[Jer Wei · Rating 2 out of 5]

The story was good in the beginning, with lots of potentials, until the very end. I was left scratching my head wondering what was the whole point of the story.

Was it never make a hasty decision about marrying a much older and wealthier man? Or was it if you're rich and powerful, you could get away with anything?

The ending was distasteful, to say the least. A perfectly innocent girl, ruined.

[C R · Rating 4 out of 5]

I adored this book from start to finish. Trilby was abit naive but I think that really added to the story and she was naive in a sweet way.