Books by Julia Kelly

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The Lost English Girl

It’s hard to find an original angle on a World War II story at this point. The Lost English Girl manages to provide a somewhat fresh twist on the subject by exploring the strained marriage between a Christian woman and a Jewish man, and the child she places in seeming safety for the duration of th ...

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The Last Dance of the Debutante

Once upon a time, it was de rigueur for society misses to be presented to the queen, an event which marked their entrée into society and the beginning of their Season, during which they would hopefully find a marriageable prospect. By 1957, the concept is seen as fairly antiquated, and is ready ...

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The Last Garden in England

I’m an avid gardener and a lover of Historical Fiction so I was delighted to pick up The Last Garden in England. I’m happy to report it was everything I hoped it would be! The Last Garden in England tells the story of the Highbury House garden across three different time periods. The first be ...

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The Whispers of War

The Whispers of War is Julia Kelly's second novel, a deftly plotted story of female friendship set against the backdrop of the early days of World War II. Its well-drawn characters and strong sense of place make it a book that is sure to appeal to fans of historical fiction everywhere. Nora, Haze ...

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The Light Over London

Fans of stories centered around the Second World War won't want to miss Julia Kelly's The Light Over London. It's a dual timeline novel that tells the story of two women living years apart, each struggling with questions of love and self-worth, and I'm so glad I got a chance to read it. Cara Harg ...

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The Taste of Temptation

Julia Kelly’s The Matchmaker of Edinburgh series continues with The Taste of Temptation, the second installment in the adventures of the clients of Mrs. Moira Sullivan, the country’s best and cheekiest matchmaker. Caroline Burkette, accompanied by her maid, has joyfully fled the dirty, gossip ...