An island full of secrets. A gripping love story . . .\n\nAll her young life Effie Gillies has lived, wild and free, on the remote Scottish island of St Kilda. But when Lord Sholto visits the island, the attraction between them is instant. For one glorious week she guides the handsome young Lord around the isle, and falls in love for the first time. But a storm hits and her world falls apart.\n\nThree months later, all the islanders are moved to a better life on the mainland. And Effie is surprised to be offered a job working for Sholto’s father. But Sholto and Effie come from two different worlds – can love ever win?\n\nThe Last Summer is based on the true history of St Kilda and its small island community.\n\n‘The most exciting, enchanting story of forbidden love I’ve ever read’ – Cathy Bramley\n\n‘I loved it and can’t wait for the next in the series!’ – Jill Mansell\n\n‘Perfect for everyone dreaming of summer’ – Rachel Hore
Karen Swan began her career in fashion journalism before giving it all up to raise her three children and a puppy, and to pursue her ambition of becoming a writer. Her bestselling novels include the summer romances The Rome Affair, The Greek Escape and The Spanish Promise. She lives in the forest in Sussex with her family. Her books are known for their evocative locations and Karen sees travel as vital research for each story. She loves to set deep, complicated love stories within twisting plots.
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