Publisher's Synopsis
A married woman, a Greek island, a handsome stranger...
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE HOLIDAY'S OVER? It's 1988, Margaret Thatcher's in charge, George Michael is topping the charts and bored, restless Melanie has fallen for handsome waiter Marios on an idyllic sun-soaked Greek island holiday. He's charismatic, clearly smitten and begs her to tear up her ticket and stay on his island with him. There is just one little problem... She's on holiday with her husband and this is supposed to be their second honeymoon Caught between a summer romance and a marriage full of regrets, Melanie now has a decision to make. Can she give up everything for someone she's only just met? The lure of life on a paradise island is strong and leaving all your problems behind is tempting...but what if the biggest problem is you? Sometimes the biggest lies are the ones you tell yourself. Sometimes the sun's just too bright to see the shadows... ********** For fans of The Girls of Summer, My Greek Island Summer, and Shirley Valentine, POISON SUMMER is an evocative journey through summer love beset with insecurities, cultural differences and misunderstandings. Set against an idyllic Greek Island backdrop in the heady days of the late 1980s, POISON SUMMER explores the consequences of our actions, and what can happen when you don't trust your own judgement. *********** Readers are talking about POISON SUMMER: 'Perfect blend of humour, romance and drama.' 'Leads you up a lovely, garden path then slams you straight into a wall when you least expect it.' Poison Summer perfectly captures the intensity and insecurity of first love, the head rush of a new relationship.' 'Definitely a story of its time. Things would have been very different in today's social media and mobile phone world.' 'Totally and utterly unprepared for how this book ended. Could never have predicted it.' 'Couldn't sleep afterwards. I need a day or two to digest.' 'Loved the trip back to the 1980s and the cultural, musical and fashion references.' 'Funny, clever, emotional and the island descriptions were just beautiful.' 'A cautionary yet ultimately uplifting story which really makes you think.' 'Gets under your skin.' 'Shocking.' 'Felt like I'd been transported directly to Greece. Could feel the sun on my skin and taste the delicious food.' 'Wasn't sure if I liked Melanie to begin with but then I began to understand her complexity. I felt like cheering for her at the end.' 'The language - descriptions were spot on.' 'So evocative of those crazy, spinetingling, heart-racing early days of love.' 'Love that Melanie wasn't painted as Little Miss Perfect, or Poor Little Me, she was flawed, complicated, impulsive and a bit selfish too, but she was so human and relatable as a result.' 'Wow wow wow! I am still thinking about it, it's one of those stories that stays with you' 'Perfect for a book club.'
