The Summer Will Come

By Soulla Christodoulou

Set in the 1950s, the story begins in Cyprus. EOKA, British rule, and the fight for Enosis (unity) disrupt the world of two Greek Cypriot families, living in different villages on the island. They are desperately trying to cope with the unpredictability of this fractious time.Circumstances over a five-year period push both families to escape to London where, as immigrants, they struggle to settle, face new challenges, trauma and cope with missing their homeland's traditions and culture.Both families' lives cross paths in London and it seems that happier beginnings could be theirs. But at what cost?A story of passion for a country in turmoil, family love, loyalty and treachery and how, sometimes, starting over isn't always as imagined. TESTIMONIAL and ENDORSEMENT: 'A racy, gripping and fluently written novel, which brings to life the unfortunate realities of Britain's occupation of Cyprus.' - William Mallinson, former British diplomat, Professor of Political Ideas and Institutions, Universita Guglieml Marconi, and author of Cyprus: A Modern History. NEWS! NEWS! NEWS!I am delighted to announce that The Summer Will Come has been selected as a book club read by Barnet Libraries and will be included in their Year of Learning Festival 2019. REVIEW:"...This is a really interesting book to read on many levels. The author explains how the trouble on the island in the 50's was experienced by those in the midst of it and incorporating it into a story line that is a great read. I did feel the second half of the story was stronger and had a more personal feel to it. The contrasts between the two lifestyle between the two countries were well explained and gave a great insight into conditions and also feelings. The actions and reactions of people was also touched upon, by that I mean the racists attitudes and comments made. I really loved the mentions of the mouth-watering sounding dishes and foods from a culture I know only the basics about..."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1976908043
• ISBN13: 9781976908040
• Release Date: March 2018
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 492 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 1.2" x 5.0"