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James Carnarvon
The Summer of the Firefly 1. Ravello series
After a tragic accident brings his old life in London to an end, shy teenager Gianni is sent to live with his estranged grandparents in the beautiful surroundings of Italy’s Amalfi Coast.
There, he meets the irrepressible Angelo, who promises to show him his world and, as the long, hot summer days unfold, slowly helps Gianni to heal.
Gianni’s new life in the sun brings him friendship of a kind that he has never known and, with it, important discoveries about himself. But what will the future hold when the summer of the firefly comes to an end?
PLEASE NOTE: This story contains scenes in which a character considers suicide, which may be distressing for some readers.
The Summer of the Firefly is an ode to a particularly beautiful part of the world that I have come to love, but also a reflection on some of the potential challenges of growing up there.
The story is a slow-burner, and is my first attempt at a serious literary novel.
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- 07/29/2019 (Updated: 08/10/2019)
- 12 Chapters
- 78,698 Words
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- Action Packed 4
- Addictive/Pacing 7
- Characters 9
- Chills 2
- Cliffhanger 6
- Compelling 2
- Feel-Good 1
- Humor 1
- Smoldering 4
- Tearjerker 7
- Unique 4
- World Building 4
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Chapter 1
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
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Chapter 7
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Chapter 8
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Chapter 9
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Chapter 10
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Chapter 11
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Chapter 12
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