May, 1914: Nestled in Sussex, the Summerhayes mansion seems the perfect country idyll. But a long-running feud between the Summers and their neighbour, Lady Summers' brother, threatens the calm. For Elizabeth Summer, a chance meeting with Aiden Kellaway, an architect's assistant, offers the promise of escape. As the sweltering heat of 1914 builds to a storm, Elizabeth must face an uncertain future, however one thing is certain: this summer will change everything.
