One Italian Summer

by Rebecca Serle

First published 2022

Heartbroken after her mother's death, Katy travels to the Amalfi Coast to spend the summer alone. But when she arrives, her mother, Carla, is there too - youthful and vibrant, just as Katy remembers her. As Katy explores the towns and coastlines of Italy with her mother, she is given a second chance to know Carla, to uncover the woman behind the parent. Together, they learn to heal and find a path forward. A poignant story of love, loss, and self-discovery.

Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, family-drama

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: found-family, second-chance

Setting: Amalfi Coast, Italy

288 pages · Paperback

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