The Shadow of Summer

<p>Socialite Jem has always lived in an ivory tower hiding his own secrets and insecurities behind a veneer of surliness. But tragedy has struck his life and he'd rather not stick around to see the mess. When his initial escape plan fails he ends up taking a job on a secluded Cumbrian farm. In the English Lake District glitz and glamour are out traded for hay bales and horses.<br><br>Surrounded by nothing but fells and mountains he meets Mat. Mat is confident openly gay optimistic-everything that Jem struggles to be. Nevertheless an unlikely bond forms. And above all Jem realises Mat has secrets of his own. Together the pair begin a journey that will shake their perspectives of the world. They must acknowledge all that stands against them-and make it despite the odds to the other side.<br><br>IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Shadow of Summer is a work of fiction not intended for readers under the age of 16. The novel deals with themes that some readers may find upsetting. These include alcohol/substance abuse bereavement mental health issues & suicide. A more comprehensive list of trigger warnings can be found on Instagram at @marlonyelichauthor.</p>