Awarded the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2025

A book that takes you to the idyllic and sunny Provence in 1920. Etti moves through a remote farm, silently creating the conditions that make her uncle's artistic genius possible. Joseph, an aspiring journalist, has been invited to the house, believing he will make a name for himself by interviewing the reclusive painter, the great Edouard Tarteuf. However, everyone has their secrets, and under the cover of night, Etti has spent years cultivating her own. During this hot summer, everyone's true intentions will be revealed, as Etti is ready to emerge, even if it means setting her world on fire.

Outstanding . . . filled with the warmth and atmosphere of Provence in the 1920s, this novel overflows with mystery, hope, and desire.

Pages: 304, Year of Publication: 0429, Dimensions: 16.2x16.2cm