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That Green Eyed Girl

Be transported to mid-century New York in this evocative and page-turning debut
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That Green Eyed Girl by Julie Owen Moylan is a compelling crime thriller that weaves together the past and present through the eyes of two women connected by a mysterious incident. Set against the backdrop of shifting times, the story explores themes of envy, secrets, and the relentless pursuit of truth as each character's life is inexorably transformed by the events surrounding a fateful encounter.
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A gripping and evocative debut about the secrets we keep to protect those we love.

1955 - In an apartment on the Lower East Side, school teachers Dovie and Gillian live as lodgers. Dancing behind closed curtains, mixing cocktails for two, they guard their private lives fiercely. Until someone guesses the truth...

1975 - Ava Winters is keeping her own secret. Her mother has become erratic, haunted by something Ava doesn't understandโ€”until, one sweltering July morning, she disappears.

After her mother's departure, Ava receives a parcel. If she can discover where it came from, she may find her answersโ€”and meet the woman at the heart of it all...

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That Green Eyed Girl by Julie Owen Moylan has been praised for its vivid depiction of 1950s Manhattan, immersing readers in smoky jazz bars and atmospheric cityscapes. The novel's multi-layered narrative, imbued with themes of love, loss, and deceit, captivates with its compelling characters and emotional depth. The book's cinematic quality and expertly woven mystery keep readers engaged, resulting in a deeply moving and evocative experience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405949422

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Julie Owen Moylan is the author of three novels- That Green Eyed Girl, 73 Dove Street and Circus of Mirrors. Her debut novel That Green Eyed Girl was a Waterstones' Welsh Book of the Month and the official runner up for the prestigious Paul Torday Memorial Prize. It was also shortlisted for Best Debut at the Fingerprint Awards and featured at the Hay Festival as one of its 'Ten at Ten'. 73 Dove Street was a Waterstones' Books of 2023 and a Daily Mail Historical Fiction Book of the Year. As a filmmaker Julie won the Celtic Media Award for her graduation film "BabyCakes" before going on to win Best Short Film at the Swansea Film Festival. Her writing and short stories have appeared in a variety of publications including Sunday Express, The Independent, New Welsh Review and Good Housekeeping. She has a Masters in Filmmaking and an additional qualification in Creative Writing & English Literature. Julie is an alumna of the Faber Academy. Julie can be found on Instagram- @JulieOwenMoylan and her website- JulieOwenMoylan.com

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