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The Liverpool Sisters #2
Under the Mistletoe: The unforgettable and heartwarming Sunday Times bestselling Christmas saga
Brought to you by Penguin.
THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE HEART-WARMING NEW SERIES FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR KATIE FLYNN
Liverpool, 1940
When war comes to Britain, Jessica Wilson and her friend Ruby seize the opportunity to leave behind the orphanage they grew up in and start new lives in the NAAFI. With only forged papers as identification the girls expect to be turned away but are delighted with an offer of work.
For the first time in their lives they experience real independence and it isn't long before they're spending their evenings enjoying the delights of Liverpool.
When Jessica meets the handsome Tom, she feels as though her life is complete, but after a chance encounter with a friend, she soon learns that not everything is as it seems.
As Jessica begins to uncover the truth, she unravels a web of lies, starting with the night of her birth . . .
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 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020
THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE HEART-WARMING NEW SERIES FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR KATIE FLYNN
Liverpool, 1940
When war comes to Britain, Jessica Wilson and her friend Ruby seize the opportunity to leave behind the orphanage they grew up in and start new lives in the NAAFI. With only forged papers as identification the girls expect to be turned away but are delighted with an offer of work.
For the first time in their lives they experience real independence and it isn't long before they're spending their evenings enjoying the delights of Liverpool.
When Jessica meets the handsome Tom, she feels as though her life is complete, but after a chance encounter with a friend, she soon learns that not everything is as it seems.
As Jessica begins to uncover the truth, she unravels a web of lies, starting with the night of her birth . . .
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 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020
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Published August 20, 2020
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About the author
Katie Flynn
101 books218 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.
Katie Flynn was born in Norwich and attended Norwich High School, where she was extremely happy and extremely undistinguished. Published at the tender age of eight, in Enid Blyton's Sunny Stories, she joined a Writers’ Circle as an adult, publishing short stories, articles, etc; only turning to novels in 1971 because the postal strike cut off her main source of income!
At first she wrote under several different names – Judith Saxton, Judy Turner, Lydia Balmain, Judith Arden – but her Katie Flynn books were a delight to write and proved far more popular than she had dreamed. She has now published nearly ninety novels, twenty-seven of which are Flynns. Her most recent titles are: Lost Days of Summer and Christmas Wishes.
Katie Flynn was born in Norwich and attended Norwich High School, where she was extremely happy and extremely undistinguished. Published at the tender age of eight, in Enid Blyton's Sunny Stories, she joined a Writers’ Circle as an adult, publishing short stories, articles, etc; only turning to novels in 1971 because the postal strike cut off her main source of income!
At first she wrote under several different names – Judith Saxton, Judy Turner, Lydia Balmain, Judith Arden – but her Katie Flynn books were a delight to write and proved far more popular than she had dreamed. She has now published nearly ninety novels, twenty-seven of which are Flynns. Her most recent titles are: Lost Days of Summer and Christmas Wishes.
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December 3, 2022
Jessica Wilson and her best friend Ruby have lived their early lives in the orphanage, but now war has broken out and two girls won't be missed if they run away to join the NAAFI will they?
Their lives dramatically alter and the girls find more happiness than they ever thought possible, even during a dreadful time.
Yet when she meets Tom, in whose aunty's house they are squatting in she begins to find out little bits about her past.
Slowly she begins to piece together the events of the night of her brith on Christmas Eve, 1923.
Things aren't what they seem and Jess is in for the shock of her life.
An absolutely brilliant follow on to the "Liverpool daughter."
Their lives dramatically alter and the girls find more happiness than they ever thought possible, even during a dreadful time.
Yet when she meets Tom, in whose aunty's house they are squatting in she begins to find out little bits about her past.
Slowly she begins to piece together the events of the night of her brith on Christmas Eve, 1923.
Things aren't what they seem and Jess is in for the shock of her life.
An absolutely brilliant follow on to the "Liverpool daughter."
October 25, 2020
A typical Katie Flynn book, a very readable story with believable characters and a certain charm.
This book is the second book of a trilogy, which I didn't realize when I brought it. It didn't effect my enjoyment but I would like to read the first book and get to know Dana.
Under the Mistletoe is the story of Jessica Wilson. She has grown up in an orphanage in Glasgow, the onset of world war two provides the chance for Jess and her friend, Ruby to escape.
I loved the mystery of Jess' parentage and the special bond of the friends.
Look forward to the last book in the series, when hopefully Jess and Dana will be reunited with their birth mother.
This book is the second book of a trilogy, which I didn't realize when I brought it. It didn't effect my enjoyment but I would like to read the first book and get to know Dana.
Under the Mistletoe is the story of Jessica Wilson. She has grown up in an orphanage in Glasgow, the onset of world war two provides the chance for Jess and her friend, Ruby to escape.
I loved the mystery of Jess' parentage and the special bond of the friends.
Look forward to the last book in the series, when hopefully Jess and Dana will be reunited with their birth mother.
November 1, 2020
Just beautiful
1923 Christmas eve, Agnes McKinley is shutting up greystones orphanage in Glasgow when she spots a bald headed man leaving a bundle on the doorstep, a well spoken scouser he was chucking her a handful of notes and the little baby girl. Agnes pregnant herself no way could she give up her baby like that, just wait till Mrs Ancrum finds out there's another mouth to feed. Jessica Wilson was welcomed to Greystones a stepping stone to the poorhouse.
It's now 1939 and war is about to be declared, Jess finds a way out of this place hopefully to be evacuated with her best pal Ruby Alderson, but Brownhill where they are going to be sent is ten times worse finding their papers they flee ready to join up even lyng about their ages, a big adventure is in store ahead for Jess and Ruby as NAAFI's in Seaforth Barracks.
What a wonderful story, that I so enjoyed right through, so much of Jess life the truth are about to be told with the help of friends even during wartime. I loved all these characters coming together.
1923 Christmas eve, Agnes McKinley is shutting up greystones orphanage in Glasgow when she spots a bald headed man leaving a bundle on the doorstep, a well spoken scouser he was chucking her a handful of notes and the little baby girl. Agnes pregnant herself no way could she give up her baby like that, just wait till Mrs Ancrum finds out there's another mouth to feed. Jessica Wilson was welcomed to Greystones a stepping stone to the poorhouse.
It's now 1939 and war is about to be declared, Jess finds a way out of this place hopefully to be evacuated with her best pal Ruby Alderson, but Brownhill where they are going to be sent is ten times worse finding their papers they flee ready to join up even lyng about their ages, a big adventure is in store ahead for Jess and Ruby as NAAFI's in Seaforth Barracks.
What a wonderful story, that I so enjoyed right through, so much of Jess life the truth are about to be told with the help of friends even during wartime. I loved all these characters coming together.
December 6, 2020
What a truly heart warming and uplifting tale of girls whocwere simply born into the wrong family and dumped liek unwanted rubbish in an institution that wasnt fit for purpose the strength of the two girls was lovely to read and to read ofnthem escaping the home and finding there true family and love was lovely perfect for this time of the year
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December 15, 2020
This is the 2nd book in the Liverpool sisters series and I really enjoyed it. It is about a foundling girl called Jess who is left on the orphanage steps as a baby and what happens to her as she grows up. I'm really looking forward to reading book 3.
January 2, 2021
Lovely book , easy to read ,didn't want to put it down .
Loved the characters,whether good or bad they were well portrayed. Nice to read about the joy of simple pleasures like .. homemade Christmas gifts and snowball fights .
Loved the characters,whether good or bad they were well portrayed. Nice to read about the joy of simple pleasures like .. homemade Christmas gifts and snowball fights .
January 12, 2022
Interesting story about main character and her journey on finding the truth about her past and finding love over the course of a few years during the war. A real page turner and a book i found difficult to put down.
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October 25, 2024
Another great story.
This one was more surprising than the last one.
The story itself starts quite rough and ends with a moment in time.
Really did picture the characters lives and now I am looking forward to reading the last one.
This one was more surprising than the last one.
The story itself starts quite rough and ends with a moment in time.
Really did picture the characters lives and now I am looking forward to reading the last one.
February 8, 2025
A great story. Although I didn't realise it was the middle of a trilogy set. I've not read the first one. Still, it makes a great standalone story but I would love to find out how the characters stories continue.
November 24, 2020
A good book by a prolific author. Looking forward to reading her next book
November 26, 2020
A really enjoyable book
December 14, 2020
Love books by this author only just realised her daughter now writes under her name
January 28, 2021
Loved this book ,couldn't put it down
January 4, 2022
I loved this book , couldn’t put it down for long
A typical Katie Flynn book .
A typical Katie Flynn book .
February 6, 2022
Fantastic book xxx
July 5, 2022
Lovely read
January 22, 2023
A quick easy read. Just what I needed to get me back into my book reading mojo again. It's been a while, but hopefully I'm back this yr with the challenge
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January 30, 2023My favourite book. Still think about it months later. Loved reading it!
December 21, 2025
2nd time read didn't want to end
April 20, 2024
Excellent story
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