The Forgotten Summer

Secrets, tragedy, hidden pasts and family secrets all set in glorious Provence - I loved this * Santa Montefiore *
A lovely book packed with the sunshine, scents and savours of the South of France. Plenty of page-turning drama but also mouthwatering descriptions of Paris and Provence. Enough to make you rush straight to the Eurostar * Daily Mail *
Gripping * Candis *
This atmospheric read will whisk you straight to the South of France as you become immersed in the tale of secrets and heartbreak. * Marie Claire *
A wonderful story full of family drama and mystery. Beautiful and rich writing, wonderful nature, and loads of secrets and intrigue - this book has it all * This Chick Reads *
I loved this book. I kept snatching a few more pages whenever I could. It has left me wanting to head to warmer climes and take part in the grape and olive harvests. Well I can dream can't I? * Mumsnet *
Carol will take you away as you become immersed in the unusual life of the Cambon family, where no one is quite who they first seemed to be * The French Village Diaries *
Her beautifully written prose propels the reader into a sensory haven of fragrant olive groves, rattling cicadas and bejewelled dragonflies . . . Carol Drinkwater is an incredibly talented writer, with a real skill for weaving an engaging story * The Bookbag *
The Forgotten Summer is literary, well researched and hugely satisfying to read. It explores not just love, but searing grief, hatred, deceit, joy and despair, providing a richness of experience for the reader . . . wonderfully atmospheric writing * Linda’s Bookbag *
A beautiful, atmospheric story of loss, family drama and mystery' * Nicola Edwards, Love Reading *
An absolutely outstanding book which I couldn't put down until I finished at 4.30 a.m. Look no further for an intelligently written book with twists and turns I hadn't seen coming. Epically excellent. 5* * Violet Fields, Net Galley *
Emotional and Absorbing - get Lost in a Beautiful Book * Love Reading *