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When Nina was just five years old, her family's whole world was torn apart when her seventeen-year-old sister Tamara was found dead in the pool of their Cote d'Azur property. Nina's evidence led to the conviction of their housekeeper's daughter and occasional babysitter seventeen-year-old Josie for Tamara's murder. But when new evidence emerges to suggest that Josie was innocent, Nina is forced to question the accuracy of her memories, her role in one of the most notorious cases of the past twenty years, and what actually happened to her sister on that hot summer day.

The Girls of Summer, by Katie Bishop, is an immersive novel that will transport you to the heart of summer. Published in 2023, this book is a captivating blend of genres that will keep you turning the pages. Set against a backdrop of sun-soaked landscapes, the story weaves a tale that is as unforgettable as a summer's day. Bishop's writing is evocative, bringing the characters and their experiences to life with a vividness that is truly engaging. This book is not just a story, but an experience that encapsulates the essence of summer and the unforgettable moments it brings. Published by Transworld Publishers Ltd, The Girls of Summer is a book that will stay with you long after the last page has been turned. Dive into this summer adventure and let Katie Bishop take you on a journey you won't forget.

Named a Best Book of Summer by New York Post and KatieCouric.com"A lyrical, emotional novel...Reminiscent of HBO's hit The White Lotus, Bishop's tale will draw readers in with its realistic descriptions of the island. The obvious read-alike is My Dark Vanessa, and the plot-driven tension will appeal to fans of psychological suspense." --Booklist (starred review)Rachel has been in love with Alistair for fifteen years. Even though she's now married to someone else. Even though she was a teenager when they met. Even though he is twenty years older than her.Rachel and Alistair's summer love affair on a remote, sun-trapped Greek island has consumed her since she was seventeen, obliterating everything in its wake. But as Rachel becomes increasingly obsessed with reliving the events of so long ago, she reconnects with the other girls who were similarly drawn to life on the island, where the nights were long, the alcohol was free-flowing and everyone acted in ways they never would at home. And as she does so, dark and deeply suppressed secrets about her first love affair begin to rise to the surface, as well as the truth about her time working for an enigmatic and wealthy man, who controlled so much more than she could have ever realized.Joining a post #MeToo discourse, The Girls of Summer grapples with themes of power, sex, and consent, as it explores the complicated nature of memory and trauma--and what it takes to reframe, and reclaim, your own story.