Charlotte Bingham, a successful author from a noble family, wrote her autobiography at 19 and has since produced multiple novels, plays, and films. Her book, 'Change of Heart,' won the Romantic Novel of the Year in 1995. The plot of 'The Land of Summer' follows Emmaline, who, after an unexpected proposal from Julius, travels to England for their wedding but faces surprises that challenge her expectations and their relationship.

1. The Land of Summer
Author: Charlotte Bingham

2. Charlotte Bingham:
Charlotte Bingham comes from a noble family connected to the
Humanities. Her father, 7th Baron Clanmorris, was the author of
detective stories and was himself a MI5 secret agent; her mother was a
playwright .
When she was just 19, she wrote her autobiography, which quickly
became a success.
Since then, she has written comedies and dramatic series, movies and
plays, both for England and for the United States of America .
Her novels have sold millions of copies worldwide , and in 1995 she was
awarded the Romantic Novel of the Year with " Change of Heart " .
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3. Book synopsis:
As the eldest of four daughters, Emmaline always heard her mother
say the house should be her priority. However, no proposals had come
until a ball was organised at her place and she meets Julius, a
charming Englishman, who proposes to her the following day.
Soon after, Emmaline sails from the US to England for her wedding, but
what awaits her is a far cry from her expectations and from what her
groom had promised… she comes to a house full of servants and odd
people, and even Julius is different.
Soon they will get married, but who is Julius, after all? Is there any
future at all in their relationship???
Well, you will have to discover it yourself by reading this magnificent
novel .
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4. Escola Sec. / 3 Martinho Árias – Soure
April 2015
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