Just For the Summer

  ‘Ideal summer reading’

  CHOICE

  About the Author

  Judy Astley became the author of witty, contemporary novels after several years as a dressmaker, illustrator, painter and parent. Just for the Summer is her first novel. She has two daughters and lives in London and Cornwall.

  For more information on Judy Astley and her books, visit her website at www.judyastley.com

  Also by Judy Astley

  PLEASANT VICES

  SEVEN FOR A SECRET

  MUDDY WATERS

  EVERY GOOD GIRL

  THE RIGHT THING

  EXCESS BAGGAGE

  NO PLACE FOR A MAN

  UNCHAINED MELANIE

  AWAY FROM IT ALL

  SIZE MATTERS

  ALL INCLUSIVE

  BLOWING IT

  LAYING THE GHOST

  OTHER PEOPLE’S HUSBANDS

  THE LOOK OF LOVE

  I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY

  IN THE SUMMERTIME

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  First published in Great Britain in 1994 by Black Swan

  an imprint of Transworld Publishers

  Black Swan edition reissued 2015

  Copyright © Judy Astley 1994

  Judy Astley has asserted her right under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 to be identified as the author of this work.

  This book is a work of fiction and, except in the case of historical fact, any resemblance to actual persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.

  Every effort has been made to obtain the necessary permissions with reference to copyright material, both illustrative and quoted. We apologize for any omissions in this respect and will be pleased to make the appropriate acknowledgements in any future edition.

  A CIP catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library.

  Version 1.0 Epub ISBN 9781446487471

  ISBN 9780552995641

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