Over the Rainbow, Katie Flynn
Over the Rainbow, Katie Flynn
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Over the Rainbow
The brand new heartwarming romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author

Author: Katie Flynn

Narrator: Anne Dover

Unabridged: 12 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/04/2021

Synopsis

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

About 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 two lurchers, Sparky and Snoopy, 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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Dale on June 13, 2024

The story starts in Liverpool in 1922 when thirteen year old Olivia Campbell meets 14 year old Ted Hewitt. Olivia’s father owns the factory where Ted and his father works. At home Olivia’s life is hard with a mother who is very ill and a father who is hard and abusive. Little wonder that she finds t......more

Goodreads review by Asma on April 16, 2025

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Goodreads review by Linda on August 17, 2023

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Goodreads review by Amanda on March 02, 2021

I have a little confession to make.- yet another one. Although I have several of Katie’s books I haven’t actually read one before………until now that is. However, my lovely Mam has read a fair few of Katie’s books and she loves them and as we tend to like the same sort of family sagas, I knew that I wa......more

Goodreads review by Shirley on May 12, 2024

Although the book is in Katie Flynn's name, it was apparently written by her daughter, Holly. She has obviously a great deal of talent and I'm not sure why she isn't writing in her own name. However, I've always enjoyed Katie Flynn's work but I must say, this one is a step higher. It kept me interes......more

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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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