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Summers That Did Not Belong to Them

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Summers That Did Not Belong to Them

By: Richard Crofford
Narrated by: Samuel Martin
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Set in a lakeside town in Switzerland at the end of the nineteenth century, Summers That Did Not Belong to Them is a quiet, emotionally rich story of love shaped by duty and restraint. When Elisabeth Morel, bound by family responsibility, meets Johann Keller, a watchmaker of modest means, their connection grows in silence, patience, and shared loss. As social expectations close in, both must confront the cost of choosing love in a world that does not permit it. Told with lyrical restraint and deep psychological insight, this novel explores how love can exist without possession and endure without fulfillment. It is a story of choices made quietly, of lives lived with dignity, and of a love that changes everything even as it asks to be released. Perfect for those who value emotional depth, reflective pacing, and timeless romance.

©2026 Richard Crofford (P)2026 Richard Crofford
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