Cinnabar Summer

Delighted when impresario and family friend, Oliver Duncan suggests turning her novel into a mini-series, author Rosemary Fielding is less kindly disposed towards Oliver’s choice of leading man, actor Stephen Walker.

Acutely aware of Stephen’s reputation, Rosemary dreads meeting him.

True to form, Stephen is rude and arrogant, causing Rosemary to retaliate.

After settling their differences, and discovering they enjoy spending time in each other’s company, the author and actor spend a weekend together.

Here Rosemary introduces Stephen to the delights of the Norfolk countryside and to the local cinnabar caterpillars, which will one day become scarlet and black moths.

Unfortunately, the colours of the cinnabar also herald a sign of danger, their bitter aftertaste a warning to all predators…

Rosemary and Stephen’s blossoming relationship seems perfect and unassailable, until some unexpected news is delivered to Rosemary. This, combined with Rosemary’s concern over the disparity in their ages (Rosemary is seven years older than Stephen) and increasing concern about a two-legged predator closer to home, Rosemary wonders if, just like the cinnabar, she and Stephen will share only one summer together.

This is a charming love story guaranteed to warm the heart.

Praise for Danielle Shaw:

‘Ms Shaw has a talent for drawing the reader into the lives of her characters who are varied and complex. If you like family sagas and detailed writing, then you will enjoy this novel.’ – RENDEZVOUS Magazine, USA

‘Danielle Shaw pulls the reader in with deft characterization and a light touch in her handling of a dark subject.’ - Affair de Coeur Magazine

‘If you are thinking of heading off somewhere in the not too distant future, leave a little room in your suitcase for Watford born author Danielle Shaw’ - Watford Observer

“Romantic fiction of the highest order is the stock-in-trade of author Danielle Shaw” - Hertfordshire Countryside Magazine

Danielle Shaw writes contemporary and historical romances. Her other titles include Sunflower Morning, Three Paths to Midnight and A Fabric of Dreams.

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