Instructions for a Heatwave

Set against the backdrop of a sweltering London in 1976, the narrative revolves around Gretta Riordan, whose husband’s sudden disappearance prompts her to reunite her estranged children. Each sibling grapples with their own struggles: Michael Francis faces marital issues, Monica deals with a troubled past, and Aoife hides a significant secret from her life in Manhattan. Through their journey from urban chaos to the serene Irish coast, the author delves into familial mysteries and the complexities that shape their identities and relationships.