46 pages 1 hour read

One Golden Summer

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2025

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Chapters 14-26Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of illness, death, sexual content, and substance use.

Chapter 14 Summary: “Monday, June 30; 63 Days Left at the Lake”

In the morning, Alice tries asking Nan more about her relationship with John, but Nan dismisses the topic to comb through old photographs. Alice steps outside for some sun. She hears Charlie working on the tree house from across the water. She digs out a pair of binoculars and watches him from afar. Then she dives into the water. Moments later, Charlie appears on his Jet Ski.

Chapter 15 Summary

Charlie joins Alice in the water, teasing her about the Pegasus floatie she’s using. Then he gives her a ride on the Jet Ski. They tour the bay while chatting. Then Charlie suggests they jump into the lake from the cliff to check off one of Alice’s bucket list items. Alice agrees. Although nervous, she races off the cliff and plunges into the water ahead of Charlie. Then they swim back to shore. Back at the dock, Charlie remarks on what a unique person Alice is before asking if he can give Harrison her number. He also promises to attend her birthday party the next day.

Chapter 16 Summary

Alice takes Nan to the hair salon in town. She feels uncomfortable when Charlie drives by and everyone in the shop starts talking about him.

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