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Under the Mistletoe

Under the Mistletoe

The unforgettable and heartwarming Sunday Times bestselling Christmas saga

Summary

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THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE HEART-WARMING NEW SERIES FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR KATIE FLYNN


Liverpool, 1940

When war comes to Britain, Jessica Wilson and her friend Ruby seize the opportunity to leave behind the orphanage they grew up in and start new lives in the NAAFI. With only forged papers as identification the girls expect to be turned away but are delighted with an offer of work.

For the first time in their lives they experience real independence and it isn't long before they're spending their evenings enjoying the delights of Liverpool.

When Jessica meets the handsome Tom, she feels as though her life is complete, but after a chance encounter with a friend, she soon learns that not everything is as it seems.

As Jessica begins to uncover the truth, she unravels a web of lies, starting with the night of her birth . . .


Praise for Katie Flynn

'Packed with romance and poignancy' Woman

'One of the best Liverpool writers' Liverpool Echo

'Heart-warming' Take a Break

'A poignant war-time romance' Daily Express

© Katie Flynn 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

Reviews

  • A real page turner, the novel is packed full of romance, drama and a desire to find her family
    Under the Christmas Tree

About the author

Katie Flynn

Katie Flynn is the pen name of the much-loved writer, Judy Turner, who published over ninety novels in her lifetime. Judy's unique stories were inspired by hearing family recollections of life in Liverpool during the early twentieth century, and her books went on to sell more than eight million copies. Judy passed away in January 2019, aged 82.

The legacy of Katie Flynn lives on through her daughter, Holly Flynn, who continues to write under the Katie Flynn name. Holly worked as an assistant to her mother for many years and together they co-authored a number of Katie Flynn novels.

Holly lives in the north east of Wales with her husband Simon and their two children. When she's not writing she enjoys walking her dog Tara in the surrounding countryside, and cooking forbidden foods such as pies, cakes and puddings! She looks forward to sharing many more Katie Flynn stories, which she and her mother devised together, with readers in the years to come.
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