Synopsis: Love, rivalry, and writing in a Tuscan paradise.

Relax. Indulge. And discover the writer within...

Patricia Wilson's enticing ads for the writers' retreat she runs at her thirteenth-century Italian castle promise so much. But while the gorgeous surroundings and chef Aldo's melanzane never fail to wow the guests, huge maintenance bills and bad news from the bank threaten to close Patricia down. It's make or break time for the Castello.

August comes, temperatures rise and seven aspiring authors bowl up ready to gossip, flirt and gently polish their prose by the pool. But with big egos, murky secrets and some unexpected visitors to contend with, one thing’s for sure: neither the Castello, nor Patricia, has ever seen a summer like this.

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Hot Brands Verdict
On these hot summery days Summer School perfectly captures the heat we are all feeling, except for most of us it is in a hot airless office rather than in a Tuscan castle ! We really enjoyed Domenica de Rosa’s Villa Serena and Summer School is equally enjoyable, she has a wonderful ability to create very atmospheric novels where you feel the heat, smell the delicious food, and see the stunning scenery. Against this backdrop she develops her characters and entices you into their lives. It is utterly absorbing, and once started you will find it impossible to put down, with a fabulous feel good ending !

Summer School is wonderful summer read. Highly Recommended!