When the summer was ours: a novel
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“This compulsively readable tale of loss and love during and after the Second World War is a masterpiece.” —Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author
“A gorgeously written, impeccably researched historical novel, spanning decades and continents, and filled with a richly drawn cast of characters.” —Jillian Cantor, USA TODAY bestselling author
This epic World War II tale of star-crossed lovers separated by class, circumstance, and ?tragedy—from the international bestselling author of the “gripping…filled with passion and hope” (Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author) The Girl They Left Behind—explores the impact of war on civilian life and the indestructible resilience of first love.
Hungary, 1943: As war encroaches on the country’s borders, willful young Eva César arrives in the idyllic town of Sopron to spend her last summer as a single woman on her aristocratic family’s estate. Longing for freedom from her domineering father, she counts the days to her upcoming nuptials to a kind and dedicated Red Cross doctor whom she greatly admires.
But Eva’s life changes when she meets Aleandro, a charming and passionate Romani fiddler and artist. With time and profound class differences against them, Eva and Aleandro still fall deeply in love—only to be separated by a brutal act of hatred.
As each are swept into the tides of war, they try to forget their romance. Yet, the haunting memory of that summer will reshape their destinies and lead to decisions which are felt through generations.
From the horrors of the Second World War to the tensions of the 1956 Hungarian uprising and beyond, When the Summer Was Ours is a sweeping story about the toll of secrets, the blurred lines between sacrifice and obsession, and the endurance of the human spirit.
“A gorgeously written, impeccably researched historical novel, spanning decades and continents, and filled with a richly drawn cast of characters.” —Jillian Cantor, USA TODAY bestselling author
This epic World War II tale of star-crossed lovers separated by class, circumstance, and ?tragedy—from the international bestselling author of the “gripping…filled with passion and hope” (Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author) The Girl They Left Behind—explores the impact of war on civilian life and the indestructible resilience of first love.
Hungary, 1943: As war encroaches on the country’s borders, willful young Eva César arrives in the idyllic town of Sopron to spend her last summer as a single woman on her aristocratic family’s estate. Longing for freedom from her domineering father, she counts the days to her upcoming nuptials to a kind and dedicated Red Cross doctor whom she greatly admires.
But Eva’s life changes when she meets Aleandro, a charming and passionate Romani fiddler and artist. With time and profound class differences against them, Eva and Aleandro still fall deeply in love—only to be separated by a brutal act of hatred.
As each are swept into the tides of war, they try to forget their romance. Yet, the haunting memory of that summer will reshape their destinies and lead to decisions which are felt through generations.
From the horrors of the Second World War to the tensions of the 1956 Hungarian uprising and beyond, When the Summer Was Ours is a sweeping story about the toll of secrets, the blurred lines between sacrifice and obsession, and the endurance of the human spirit.
Subjects
Subjects
Families
Families -- Hungary -- Fiction
Historical fiction
History
Hungary -- History -- 20th century -- Fiction
Large print books
Man-woman relationships
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Romance fiction
Single women
Single women -- Fiction
Social classes
Social classes -- Hungary -- Fiction
War fiction
Woirld War, 1939-1945
Woirld War, 1939-1945 -- Hungary -- Fiction
World War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945 -- Hungary -- Fiction
Families -- Hungary -- Fiction
Historical fiction
History
Hungary -- History -- 20th century -- Fiction
Large print books
Man-woman relationships
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Romance fiction
Single women
Single women -- Fiction
Social classes
Social classes -- Hungary -- Fiction
War fiction
Woirld War, 1939-1945
Woirld War, 1939-1945 -- Hungary -- Fiction
World War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945 -- Hungary -- Fiction
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ISBN:
9781982152130
9781432894290
9781982187743
9781432894290
9781982187743
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| Last Grouping Update | 2024-04-22 20:49:51PM |
| Last Indexed | 2024-04-23 05:50:02AM |
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"Hungary, 1943: As war encroaches on the country's borders, willful young Eva Cesar arrives in the idyllic town of Sopron to spend her last summer as a single woman on her aristocratic family's estate. Longing for freedom from her domineering father, she counts the days to her upcoming nuptials to a kind and dedicated Red Cross doctor whom she greatly admires. But Eva's life changes when she meets Aleandro, a charming and passionate Romani fiddler with a love for painting. With time and profound class differences against them, Eva and Aleandro still fall deeply in love-only to be separated by a brutal act of hatred. As their lives diverge and they are each swept into the tides of war and its aftermath-they try to forget what they once shared. But as the years ass, the haunting memory of their romance will re-shape their destinies and drive them to decisions which are felt through generations. From the hours of the Second World War to the tensions of the 1956 Hungarian uprising and beyond, When the Summer was Ours is a sweeping story about the toll of secrets, the blurred lines between desire and loyalty, sacrifice and obsession, and the endurance of the human spirit" --Provided by publisher.
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Families -- Hungary -- Fiction
Historical fiction
Hungary -- History -- 20th century -- Fiction
Large print books
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Romance fiction
Single women -- Fiction
Social classes -- Hungary -- Fiction
War fiction
Woirld War, 1939-1945 -- Hungary -- Fiction
World War, 1939-1945 -- Hungary -- Fiction
Historical fiction
Hungary -- History -- 20th century -- Fiction
Large print books
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Romance fiction
Single women -- Fiction
Social classes -- Hungary -- Fiction
War fiction
Woirld War, 1939-1945 -- Hungary -- Fiction
World War, 1939-1945 -- Hungary -- Fiction
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When the summer was ours : a novel
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When the summer was ours / by Roxanne Veletzos
When the summer was ours : a novel / Roxanne Veletzos
When the summer was ours : a novel / Roxanne Veletzos
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When the summer was ours
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a novel
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Families
History
Man-woman relationships
Single women
Social classes
Woirld War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945
History
Man-woman relationships
Single women
Social classes
Woirld War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945
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