At Summer's End

In her captivating debut novel, "At Summer's End," Courtney Ellis introduces Alberta Preston, an ambitious artist who accepts a transformative commission at the Earl of Wakeford's estate in 1920s England. As Bertie aims to prove her worth in a male-dominated art world, she uncovers the lingering scars of the Great War on the earl's fractured family, revealing profound secrets and struggles beneath their opulent facade. Through themes of hope, love, and healing, the story explores the devastating impact of war on both personal and familial levels.