The Swiss Affair

287 Pages·2013·1.5 MB·English

by  Hall Emylia

From the highly acclaimed author of The Book of
Summers comes a tale of love, lies and innocence lost
For Hadley Dunn, life has been predictable and
uneventful. But that is before she spends her second
year of college abroad in Lausanne, a glamorous Swiss
city on the shores of Lake Geneva. Lausanne is imbued
with the boundless sense of freedom Hadley has been
seeking, and it is here she meets Kristina, a beautiful
but mysterious Danish girl. The two bond quickly, but
as the first snows of winter arrive, tragedy strikes.
Driven by guilt and haunted by suspicion, Hadley resolves to find the truth about
what really happened that night, and so begins a search that will consume her,
the city she loves, and the lives of two very different men. Set against the
backdrop of a uniquely captivating city, The Swiss Affair is an evocative
portrayal of a journey of discovery and a compelling exploration of how our
connections—with people, with places—make us who we are.
Praise for Emylia Hall and The Book of Summers
“Tender and lovely…. This is a novel I will keep on my bookshelf forever.”
—Rebecca Rasmussen, author of The Bird Sisters “Elegantly written and
intensely intimate…. A moving, poetic debut!”
—Marisa de los Santos, bestselling author of Love Walked In and Falling
Together “In her thoroughly enchanting debut, Hall casts a spell with this
coming-of-age tale that feels…‘like magic caught and held.’”
—Booklist “A poignant tale of a daughter strung between two parents and of the
kind of silence and secrets that destroy families.”
—Kirkus Review “Hall’s lovely and haunting debut…will entrance readers.”
—Publishers Weekly
“A beautifully written debut novel capturing the light and shadow of memory
and shared lives. A good choice for book clubs.”
—Library Journal “With writing that is poignant and filled with emotion…this
story will stay in the heart for a long time. It’s a definite keeper.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4½ stars, Top Pick!
“Bold, joyful, carefree… Vivid and beguiling.”
—Sacramento Book Review
Also by Emylia Hall
THE BOOK OF SUMMERS
THE SWISS AFFAIR
Emylia Hall
For Bobby
Contents
Prologue
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Acknowledgments
Reader’s Guide for The Swiss Affair
Questions for Discussion
A Conversation With Emylia Hall