title: That Summer: A Novel
author:  Lauren Willig 
description: When Julia inherits her great-aunts house in Herne Hill, outside London, its a good time for her to take a break from New York, where she has no work or romantic ties. Returning to England, however, brings up suppressed memories of her dead mother and childhood, and while sorting through the homes myriad belongings, Julia uncovers a mysterious painting that not only played a significant role in her familys story but also in art history. We learn that Julias ancestor, Imogen, came to Herne Hill as a young bride in 1849 and became trapped in a passionless, childless marriage. When her husband hires a young artist to paint her portrait, he and Julia have an ill-fated affair. Popular novelist Willig (The Passion of the Purple Plumeria, 2013) weaves together Julias and Imogens stories and further enriches the tale with details about the Pre-Raphaelite movement, gleaned from Julias involvement with Nicholas, an enigmatic antiques dealer. Willigs latest is a smart blend of historical romance and contemporary self-discovery story. --Aleksandra Walker
zlib_text: PRA IS E  F OR L A URE N  CL A RK
  “Get ready for a great time as you travel along with Julia as she yearns to fall in love with life,
  family, and syrupy Southern sweet tea.”
  - Dina Silver, Author, One Pink Line
  “Lauren Clark paints a realistic and often hilarious picture of what it's like for a city girl to leave
  behind her ultra-hectic life and find comfort in a quaint little town in Alabama.”
  - Juliette Sobanet, Kissed in Paris
  “Lauren Clark has definitely been added to my list of favorite authors. ”
  - Trudi LoPreto, Readers Favorite
  “A splash of humor and a healthy dollop of romance make this a fun read from beginning to end.”
  - Lynnette Spratley, Memory's Child
  
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