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Summer Storm
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RomanceGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781026021897
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 342
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.71 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Summer Storm is a sophisticated exploration of friendship, rivalry, and the complexities of human emotion set against the backdrop of 1920s London. The narrative focuses on the contrasting lives of two young women, Beatrice and Polly, who work together in a small typing office. While Beatrice is poised and self-contained, Polly is vibrant and impulsive; their relationship is tested as they navigate the intricacies of professional life, romantic longings, and their own differing temperaments.
As the title suggests, the novel captures a period of emotional upheaval, tracing the subtle shifts in power and affection that define the characters' lives. Frank Swinnerton masterfully depicts the atmosphere of post-World War I urban existence, offering a detailed portrait of the social nuances and psychological depths of his protagonists. With its keen observation of character and its evocative prose, Summer Storm remains a compelling study of the tensions that arise when individual desires collide with the expectations of society. It is a work of significant literary merit that provides deep insight into the domestic and emotional landscapes of the early twentieth century.
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