Discover Book: Windsor ’85: Unbridled Summer by Paul Symonloe
Set in 1985, Windsor ’85: Unbridled Summer follows a young man searching for identity and belonging, shaped by family, history, and the quiet pull of adulthood.
Some stories take time before they find their place in the world.
Paul Symonloe was first featured on Hidden Voice as an author on March 19th, sharing his writing journey and the ideas behind his work. Since then, that journey has taken an important step forward.
His novel, Windsor ’85: Unbridled Summer, is now out in the world.
About the Book
Set in 1985, the novel follows Simon Levi, the son of a Holocaust survivor, as he searches for identity, purpose, and belonging in a town that becomes both refuge and mirror.
Simon’s story unfolds through the quiet tensions of family life: his ambitious father, his fiercely loving mother, and his brilliant sister Freya all shaping the path ahead of him. Along the way, friendships, missteps, work experiences, and a transformative relationship with Georgie begin to pull him toward adulthood.
Set against the backdrop of Thatcher-era Britain, Windsor ’85: Unbridled Summer explores not only personal growth, but the weight of inherited history; how the past lingers, quietly influencing the present.
It’s a coming-of-age story, but also something more reflective: a look at identity, memory, and the spaces where love and shadow exist side by side.
A Line to Remember
Love and shadows in Windsor in the era of Thatcher and Queen Elizabeth.
Discover the Book
You can find Windsor ’85: Unbridled Summer here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/191954870X?ref=sp_email
About the Author
Paul Symonloe is an indie author whose work explores identity, memory, and the complexities of personal history. His writing reflects a thoughtful, character-driven approach shaped by lived experience and observation.
