In August of 1936, twentysomething Dan Ranscombe escapes London for a house party at the country estate of his godmother and her artist husband. For the well-heeled guests, the carefree holiday is filled with lavish meals, champagne and lawn games, and mild-to-scandalous flirtations, until a tragic death brings the revelry to an abrupt end. This rich and captivating novel follows the party guests during the next decade— through marriages, births, and deaths; passionate affairs, treacherous betrayals, and shocking revelations—as Europe becomes engulfed in war and a way of life fades beyond recognition. Rich with historical detail, this big, juicy novel is perfect for a long pool- or beachside reading session— just don't forget to reapply your sunscreen between chapters!