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The Beautiful Summer

$39.95
Step into the enchanting world of 1930s Italy with 'The Beautiful Summer,' a captivating coming-of-age novel by one of Italy's most celebrated authors. This beautifully crafted B-format paperback, brand new and published by Penguin UK in 2018, captures the essence of youthful yearning and the allure of first love. Join sixteen-year-old Ginia as she embarks on a summer filled with adventure, self-discovery, and romantic entanglements. Her friendship with Amelia, a glamorous artist's model, opens the door to a bohemian lifestyle brimming with creativity and passion. As Ginia falls for Guido, an enigmatic painter, readers are transported to a world where love is both intoxicating and ephemeral. 'The Beautiful Summer' is not just a story; it's a journey that explores themes of lost innocence and the bittersweet nature of desire. Perfect for fans of classic literature and Italian romance, this novel will captivate your heart. Enjoy the ease of FREE shipping on this exquisite paperback. Please note, combined shipping is not available with this item, and allow up to 10 days for delivery to fully immerse yourself in this unforgettable tale of summer love and friendship.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241983393
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 112


Description:
'Life was a perpetual holiday in those days . . . '

It's the height of summer in 1930s Italy, and sixteen-year-old Ginia is desperate for adventure. So begins a fateful friendship with Amelia, a stylish and sophisticated artist's model who envelops her in a dazzling new world of bohemian artists and intoxicating freedom. Under the spell of her new friends, Ginia soon falls in love with Guido, an enigmatic young painter. It's the start of a desperate love affair, charged with false hope and overwhelming passion - destined to last no longer than the course of a summer.

The Beautiful Summer is a gorgeous coming-of-age tale of lost innocence and first love, by one of Italy's greatest writers.

This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.

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The Beautiful Summer

$39.95
Step into the enchanting world of 1930s Italy with 'The Beautiful Summer,' a captivating coming-of-age novel by one of Italy's most celebrated authors. This beautifully crafted B-format paperback, brand new and published by Penguin UK in 2018, captures the essence of youthful yearning and the allure of first love. Join sixteen-year-old Ginia as she embarks on a summer filled with adventure, self-discovery, and romantic entanglements. Her friendship with Amelia, a glamorous artist's model, opens the door to a bohemian lifestyle brimming with creativity and passion. As Ginia falls for Guido, an enigmatic painter, readers are transported to a world where love is both intoxicating and ephemeral. 'The Beautiful Summer' is not just a story; it's a journey that explores themes of lost innocence and the bittersweet nature of desire. Perfect for fans of classic literature and Italian romance, this novel will captivate your heart. Enjoy the ease of FREE shipping on this exquisite paperback. Please note, combined shipping is not available with this item, and allow up to 10 days for delivery to fully immerse yourself in this unforgettable tale of summer love and friendship.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241983393
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 112


Description:
'Life was a perpetual holiday in those days . . . '

It's the height of summer in 1930s Italy, and sixteen-year-old Ginia is desperate for adventure. So begins a fateful friendship with Amelia, a stylish and sophisticated artist's model who envelops her in a dazzling new world of bohemian artists and intoxicating freedom. Under the spell of her new friends, Ginia soon falls in love with Guido, an enigmatic young painter. It's the start of a desperate love affair, charged with false hope and overwhelming passion - destined to last no longer than the course of a summer.

The Beautiful Summer is a gorgeous coming-of-age tale of lost innocence and first love, by one of Italy's greatest writers.

This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.

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