Summer Heat by Defne Suman

Summer Heat by Defne Suman

Set alternately between 2003 and 1974, during the Turkish army's invasion of Cyprus, Defne Sumans third novel to be translated into English tells of one womans place in her countrys devastating history.

'Vivid, evocative and tender' * Elif Shafak *
'Summer Heat is a gorgeous, sensual novel, immersing you in the heat and spices of Istanbul, the earth and salt of Buyukada, the blood and secrets of war-torn CyprusI happily lost myself in it' * Jane Johnson *
A heady mix of horror and romance * Saga *

Praise for Defne Suman:

‘A dazzling narrative’ New York Times

‘Suman’s voice and descriptions are so unique and enveloping’ Buki Papillon

‘Suman gives life a new order with the power of her literature’ Burhan Sönmez

‘Vivid and moving' Woman’s Own

Defne Suman was born in Istanbul and grew up on Buyukada. She gained a Masters in sociology from the Bosphorus University, then worked as a teacher in Thailand and Laos where she studied Far Eastern philosophy and mystic disciplines. She later continued her studies in Oregon, USA and now lives in Athens with her husband. Her English language debut The Silence of Scheherazade was published by Head of Zeus in 2021. Find out more: defnesuman.com; @defnesuman

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ISBN 13	9781035902309
ISBN 10	1035902303
Title	Summer Heat
Author	Defne Suman
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2024-05-09
Number of pages	432
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