The Last Summer (Quick Reads)

An island full of secrets. A gripping love story . . . her young life Effie Gillies has lived, wild and free, on the remote Scottish island of St Kilda. But when Lord Sholto visits the island, the attraction between them is instant. For one glorious week she guides the handsome young Lord around the isle, and falls in love for the first time. But a storm hits and her world falls apart. Three months later, all the islanders are moved to a better life on the mainland. And Effie is surprised to be offered a job working for Sholto's father. But Sholto and Effie come from two different worlds - can love ever win? The Last Summer is based on the true history of St Kilda and its small island community. Quick Reads are short books from bestselling authors, perfect for a fast and satisfying read - whether you're a regular reader, or just getting started. This edition is an abridged version of Karen Swan's beloved bestseller, The Last Summer. 'The most exciting, enchanting story of forbidden love I've ever read' - Cathy Bramley, author of The Sunrise Sisterhood 'I loved it and can't wait for the next in the series!' - Jill Mansell, author of Promise Me 'Perfect for everyone dreaming of summer' - Rachel Hore, author of The Hidden Years

Karen Swan is the Sunday Times top three bestselling author and her novels sell all over the world. She writes two books each year - one for the summer period and one for the Christmas season. Previous summer titles include The Spanish Promise, The Hidden Beach and The Secret Path and for winter, Christmas at Tiffany's, The Christmas Secret and Together by Christmas. Her books are known for their evocative locations and Karen sees travel as vital research for each story. She loves to set deep, complicated love stories within twisting plots. Her historical series called The Wild Isle - The Last Summer, The Stolen Hours, The Lost Lover - is based upon the dramatic evacuation of the Scottish island St Kilda in the summer of 1930.