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''Collins perfectly balances the light and shade of life, resulting in an uplifting and heart-warming book that proves to be the perfect summer read'' CULTUREFLY, JULY READS

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A beautiful and heart-wrenching story set over one hot summer in London, about a father and daughter who help one another to step out into the world again, perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Lucy Diamond.

Prue is not someone you would notice willingly. She likes to keep herself to herself and fade into the background. If it weren''t for the birthmark on her left cheek, she might actually succeed at becoming invisible.

She spends all of her time with her blind father, Vince. Scarred by a difficult past, they sit together in silence and ignore the vibrant city just on their doorstep. That is, until something forces them both to go outside and see what they have been missing. For Vince, that means discovering how to see the world with

Trade Review
Collins perfectly balances the light and shade of life, resulting in an uplifting and heart-warming book that proves to be the perfect summer read * CULTUREFLY, JULY READS *
An uplifting tale of family, friendship and facing your fears. Katie Fforde fans will love this!' * My Weekly *
The perfect summer novel, we defy you not to be captivated and will be urging them on to live the lives they deserve * BELFAST TELEGRAPH *
'A story about family, friendship and facing your fears head on' * COSMOPOLITAN, BEST BOOKS TO READ THIS SUMMER *
An utterly lovely book * DEBBIE JOHNSON, author of THE MOMENT I MET YOU *
A unique, compelling summer read, full of heart * SAMANTHA TONGE, author of SUMMER SECRETS AT STREAMSIDE COTTAGE *
It's a feel-good book, but what really stands out is Prue's voice. She's known a lot of pain, and it all comes out in a tone which is precise, impatient and cold, but which evokes immediate sympathy for her and perhaps reveals more vulnerability than Prue realises * HERALD *

Summer in the City

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    A Paperback / softback by Fiona Collins

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      Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 08/07/2021
      ISBN13: 9780552176378, 978-0552176378
      ISBN10: 0552176370

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ''Collins perfectly balances the light and shade of life, resulting in an uplifting and heart-warming book that proves to be the perfect summer read'' CULTUREFLY, JULY READS

      -------------------------------

      A beautiful and heart-wrenching story set over one hot summer in London, about a father and daughter who help one another to step out into the world again, perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Lucy Diamond.

      Prue is not someone you would notice willingly. She likes to keep herself to herself and fade into the background. If it weren''t for the birthmark on her left cheek, she might actually succeed at becoming invisible.

      She spends all of her time with her blind father, Vince. Scarred by a difficult past, they sit together in silence and ignore the vibrant city just on their doorstep. That is, until something forces them both to go outside and see what they have been missing. For Vince, that means discovering how to see the world with

      Trade Review
      Collins perfectly balances the light and shade of life, resulting in an uplifting and heart-warming book that proves to be the perfect summer read * CULTUREFLY, JULY READS *
      An uplifting tale of family, friendship and facing your fears. Katie Fforde fans will love this!' * My Weekly *
      The perfect summer novel, we defy you not to be captivated and will be urging them on to live the lives they deserve * BELFAST TELEGRAPH *
      'A story about family, friendship and facing your fears head on' * COSMOPOLITAN, BEST BOOKS TO READ THIS SUMMER *
      An utterly lovely book * DEBBIE JOHNSON, author of THE MOMENT I MET YOU *
      A unique, compelling summer read, full of heart * SAMANTHA TONGE, author of SUMMER SECRETS AT STREAMSIDE COTTAGE *
      It's a feel-good book, but what really stands out is Prue's voice. She's known a lot of pain, and it all comes out in a tone which is precise, impatient and cold, but which evokes immediate sympathy for her and perhaps reveals more vulnerability than Prue realises * HERALD *

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