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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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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 understand—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 answers—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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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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