The Summer House - by Santa Montefiore (Paperback)

About the Book

Includes a reading group guide with questions for discussion and a conversation with the author.

Book Synopsis

Previously published as The Woman from Paris

"Superb storyteller" (Plum Sykes) Santa Montefiore's sweeping and sophisticated international bestseller Summer House is "a feel good story, full of exuberance and passion and threaded with hope...an exceptional find" (Seattle Post-Intelligencer).

When Lord Frampton dies in a skiing accident, a beautiful young woman named Phaedra appears at his funeral--claiming to be the Lord's illegitimate daughter. In his will, Lord Frampton has left the priceless Frampton suite of sapphires to this interloper, confirming her claim and outraging his three adult sons and widow. Eventually, however, Phaedra's sweet nature thaws the frosty relationships. She becomes the daughter that Antoinette Frampton never had and a wise and compassionate granddaughter to the formidable Dowager Lady Frampton. But an attraction grows between Phaedra and the eldest son, David. It seems an impossible love--blocked by their blood connection and by the fury of one family member who is determined to expose Phaedra as a fraud.

Filled with the luscious scenery and enchanting characters her fans adore, Santa Montefiore's Summer House is an unforgettable story about family, forgiveness, and the power of love.

Review Quotes

"Montefiore is an able chronicler of family dynamics, making for a skillfully crafted...tale of high society drama."-- "Publishers Weekly"

"Nobody does epic romance like Santa Montefiore. Everything she writes, she writes from the heart."--Jojo Moyes, author of The Girl You Left Behind

"Readers will be reluctant to leave the golden world Montefiore creates. Fans of Rosamunde Pilcher and Adriana Trigiani will enjoy."-- "Library Journal"

"Santa Montefiore really knows these people inside and out. I couldn't put this book down."--Julian Fellowes, creator of Downton Abbey

"The book is filled with glamorous characters discreetly hiding their emotions and motivations."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"The characters in The Woman from Paris are alive and real . . . beautifully written."-- "Affaire de Coeur"

"The joy Montefiore infuses into her work shines throughout . . . a feel good story, full of exuberance and passion and threaded with hope. Score another winner for Santa Montefiore--this is an exceptional find."-- "Seattle Post-Intelligencer.com"

"Themes of remorse, recrimination, and reconciliation imbue Montefiore's...bright and buoyant romance with a satisfying depth."-- "Booklist"

"This novel captivates from start to finish, the plot driven by dark secret, unspoken emotions and a forbidden attraction. The characters are striking and complex, leading to intense and sometimes humorous family dynamics. In rich prose, Montefiore tells an engrossing story about overcoming grief and betrayal to find hope, love and happiness in the most unexpected places."-- "Romantic Times"

About the Author

Santa Montefiore is a Sunday Times (London) bestselling author. Her books have been translated into more than twenty-five languages and have sold more than six million copies in England and Europe. She is the bestselling author of The Temptation of Gracie and the Deverill series, among many others. She is married to writer Simon Sebag Montefiore. They live with their two children, Lily and Sasha, in London. Visit her at SantaMontefiore.co.uk and connect with her on X @SantaMontefiore or on Instagram @SantaMontefioreOfficial.