The Long Hot Summer: A French Heat Wave and a Marriage Meltdown is Mary Moody's deeply personal account of a pivotal period in her life, set against the backdrop of the devastating 2003 French heatwave. Dividing her time between rural France and Australia, Moody reflects on the challenges of balancing marriage, family, independence and personal fulfilment as her relationships are pushed to their limits. Rich with descriptions of French village life, food, friendships and culture, the memoir is an honest exploration of midlife change, self-discovery and the difficult choices that come with pursuing a new way of life.