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Over the Rainbow

Over the Rainbow

  • The brand new heartwarming romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author

Brought to you by Penguin.

THE BRAND NEW NOVEL FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR KATIE FLYNN

Liverpool 1939: Olivia Campbell appears to have the perfect life. However, behind closed doors she lives in constant fear of her abusive father, and has no support from her mother.

Longing for love and affection she begins a relationship with Ted, a young lad who works in her father's factory. But her family disapprove of the relationship and forbid them from seeing each other.

When war comes to Liverpool, Olivia seizes the opportunity to leave behind her unhappy life and join the WAAF. There she meets a fellow trainee, Maude and the two embrace their newly found independence. Soon Olivia meets the handsome Ralph, and all thoughts of Ted are brushed aside. Until he returns to her life with some shocking news that turns her world upside down . . .

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 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Reviews

  • A lovely, heart-warming story . . . full of friendship, love and hope'

    Chells and Books

  • A terrific treat for saga fans, Katie Flynn's Over the Rainbow is another surefire hit from this much-loved writer

    Bookish Jottings

  • A thoroughly enjoyable historical saga

    Jaffa Reads Too

  • The answer to finding a last-minute Mother's Day present, and it will also please thousands of Flynn fans

    Peterborough Evening Telegraph

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About the Author

Katie Flynn

Katie Flynn lived for many years in the north-west. A compulsive writer, she started with short stories and articles and many of her early stories were broadcast on Radio Merseyside. She decided to write her Liverpool series after hearing the reminiscences of family members about life in the city in the early years of the twentieth century. She also wrote as Judith Saxton. For the last few years of her life, she had to cope with ME but continued to write with the help of her daughter, Holly Flynn. Sadly, Katie passed away on 1st January 2019, but had already begun working with Holly on upcoming books, which will be published in 2019 and beyond. 

Katie Flynn

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