Three Summers Escape to Italy in this sweeping historical novel by the Sunday Times bestseller

In the summer of 1957, Rafaella Parisi waits in her Puglian fishing village for the arrival of the Franchetti family, secretly drawn to Cosimo, the wealthy heir, while she dates Fon Gianelli. The days are steeped in lemon groves and sea air, but a devastating accident at the Franchetti villa in 1958 shatters the calm. Rafa makes a profound vow that reshapes all their futures, setting her on an unexpected course.

By 1961, Rafa has built a quiet life, until a chance encounter with Cosimo forces her to confront the past and the promise she made. Set against the vivid backdrop of the Italian coastline, this historical romance weaves friendship, sacrifice, and longing across three summers. Karen Swan’s Three Summers launches a sweeping series, testing whether love can outlast the secrets of a single, life-changing night.