In the summer of 1969, Frances Jellicoe arrives at Lyntons, a neglected mansion, to assess its treasures. She meets Peter and Cara, a charismatic couple who awaken Frances’s desires and long-hidden passions. Entranced by their unconventional lifestyle, Frances finds herself drawn into a world of intrigue and secrets, where the lines between reality and illusion blur. But as the summer heat intensifies, so do the tensions within the crumbling walls of Lyntons, leading to a shocking discovery that will change their lives forever. Claire Fuller’s “Bitter Orange” (ISBN: 9780241983461) is a captivating novel of love, betrayal, and the hidden depths of human desire.