In grey, 1930s England, Bea has grown up kicking against the conventions of the time, all the while knowing that she will one day have to marry someone her parents choosesomeone rich enough to keep the family estate alive. But she longs for so much morefor adventure, excitement, travel, and maybe even romance. When she gets the chance to spend the summer in Italy with her bohemian uncle and his fiancee, a whole world is opened up to Beaa world that includes Ben, a cocky young artist who just happens to be infuriatingly handsome too. Sparks fly between the quick-witted pair until one night, under the stars, a challenge is set: can Bea and Ben put aside their teasing and have the perfect summer romance? With their new friends gleefully setting the rules for their fling, Bea and Ben can agree on one thing at least: they absolutely, positively will not, cannot fall in love...
Laura Wood
Laura Wood is a British author known for her young adult novel "A Sky Painted Gold," which captures the glamour and intrigue of the 1920s. Her writing style is characterized by lush descriptions and complex characters. Wood's work celebrates the power of storytelling and the magic of nostalgia.