The Summer House

Two Women. One Love. A Shocking Truth.

The Summer House by Santa Montefiore is a deeply moving and beautifully written tale of love, loss, and the secrets that bind and break us. When tragedy strikes, two women’s lives collide in unexpected and heartbreaking ways — and the truth they uncover will change everything.

A Funeral That Changes Everything

Antoinette’s life shatters the day her beloved husband George dies in a tragic accident. He was her soulmate, her anchor — or so she believed. But as she arrives at his funeral, a stranger’s presence shakes her to the core. The woman, Phaedra, is there to mourn too... and her connection to George runs far deeper than Antoinette could have imagined.

Phaedra knew George only briefly, but their bond was immediate, intense, and unforgettable. Her decision to attend the funeral is not only one of grief, but of conscience. What she’s about to reveal will unravel decades of trust, devotion, and certainty.

A Story of Secrets, Strength, and Second Chances

The Summer House is a sweeping, emotional novel about how love endures — and how the truth, no matter how painful, can lead to healing. Known in the US as The Girl from Paris, this is a must-read for fans of emotional, character-driven fiction.