When Polly Was Eighteen

Polly and David spend a sun‑drenched afternoon perched on Chimney Hill, their banter drifting between playful teasing and the unspoken tension of a relationship on the brink of change. Their conversation—full of witty jabs about friends, college rumors, and the mysterious invitation to a remote Adirondack camp—reveals a world of youthful optimism tempered by the first hints of doubt and jealousy.

As the valley stretches below and the shadows lengthen, Polly’s curiosity about David’s sudden silence leads her to probe the deeper currents beneath their light‑hearted exchanges. The novel captures the electric mix of innocence and emerging adulthood, offering a vivid portrait of a generation navigating love, friendship, and the uneasy anticipation of stepping beyond familiar comforts. Listeners will feel the warmth of late‑summer air and the subtle shift in the characters’ inner lives, setting the stage for the choices that will shape their futures.