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Jenny Rea

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Chelsea, The United Kingdom

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Historical Fiction, Romance, Children's

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Jenny was born in Chelsea, London, and now lives and writes from her home. She is the author of her debut novel, Those Missing Years. A retired lecturer in English, Maths, and ICT, Jenny has spent many years reading historical fiction and romance novels, as well as writing short genre fiction stories.
She holds qualifications in Creative Writing from the Open University and in British Sign Language.
Her inspiration for Those Missing Years came from a lifelong fascination with World War II history and the resilience of those who lived through it.

My debut novel, Those Missing Years, explores the quiet courage of a young girl evacuated during wartime—a story rooted in healing, displacement, and hope

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Free for Five Days — A Story Close to My Heart

For the next five days, Those Missing Years is free on Kindle.
It’s a story about Rose — a girl evacuated in 1940, carrying silence, loss, and the quiet hope of healing.
If you’ve ever wondered how a child finds her way through wartime loss and emotional silence, this might speak to you.
Please feel free to download it, share it, or leave a review if it resonates.
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What Happens in New York (What Happens in... #1)

by Kristina Adams (Goodreads Author)

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On Stage, Please

by Veronica Tennant

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The Nightingale

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