Audiobooks by Julie Owen Moylan

Elizabeth and Marilyn: A standout novel about the friendship that might have blossomed between the world’s two most famous women

"Brought to you by Penguin. It's 1956, and the two most famous women in the world are about to meet for the first and only time . . . London, October, 1956. A glittering Royal Film Premiere. The whole world is watching . . . Tonight, Elizabeth II will formally greet an array of stars. Though she was not born to be Queen, this young mother and wife has embraced her patriotic duty and its unforgiving demands. A limousine pulls up. Out steps a vision in dazzling gold: Marilyn Monroe. A money-making machine for Hollywood, with curves that drive men wild and a smile that lets women know she’s in on the joke. As the two most famous women in the world come face to face, they look to be worlds apart. Yet beneath the glamorous costumes, both are fighting to keep the men they love, while trying to do their work in a man’s world. And they have spent the summer of 1956 battling secret demons the public could never imagine. Now, Marilyn steps forward. These photographs will be on the front page of every newspaper in the morning. But this isn’t their first meeting. And the story behind the headlines is even more sensational . . . Perfect for fans of American Wife, The Christie Affair and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, this stunning novel imagines the secret lives of two of the 20th century’s most famous women – set during a momentous summer that brought them face to face, and publishing 100 years after their births. ‘Bold, original and captivating. I loved it!’ Daisy Buchanan ‘Julie is a writer you can ALWAYS trust in the way she portrays women … they are believable, flawed, complex and fascinating' Georgina Moore 'Gorgeous, glamorous and moving' Anna Mazzola 'A vibrant imagining of the inner lives of two iconic women’ Charmaine Wilkerson © Julie Owen Moylan 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

Julie Owen Moylan (Author), Alby Baldwin, Ina Marie Smith, Kate Handford (Narrator)

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Circus of Mirrors: The dazzlingly glamorous and emotional new historical novel about an impossible choice set in 1920s Berlin

"Brought to you by Penguin. A Glittering Tale of Sisterhood, Sacrifice, and Love Set in the Heart of 1920s Berlin From the author of That Green Eyed Girl - Perfect for fans of City of Girls and Sunday Times bestseller, The Whalebone Theatre! ‘Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Babylon Circus . . .’ Berlin, 1926: young Leni finds work as a cigarette girl – wide-eyed, dodging stray hands – as the painted dancers and revellers party the nights away. It’s all for her little sister Annette – to put a roof over their heads, food in their bellies. Because the two sisters have no one but each other. Then Leni meets pianist Paul, and embarks on a passionate, all-consuming love affair. But for Paul, Berlin is a dangerous place to be. If he and Leni are to have a future together, they must flee the city. For Leni, it’s an impossible choice: her sister or the love of her life? The consequences of her decision will ripple through the next four decades . . . 'Sexy, electrically stylish, and beautiful’' Daisy Buchanan, award-winning author of Insatiable 'Julie's best novel yet' Georgina Moore, bestselling author of The Garnett Girls ‘Immersive, tender, simmering with secrets’ Alex Hay 'A tale of two sisters and a city, all three of them so vividly drawn, I felt I knew them. Superbly atmospheric, with convincingly flawed characters that just leap off the page' Frances Quinn, author of The Bonesetter Woman 'An all-singing, all-dancing, moving and masterful book about two complex sisters living in incredibly complex times. Brilliant.' Anna Mazzola, author of The Clockwork Girl 'Bold, brave and absorbing' Elizabeth Buchan, author of Bonjour, Sophie 'With hints of Atonement, this is an epic novel’ Louise Fein, author of Daughter of the Reich ©2024 Julie Owen Moylan (P)2024 Penguin Audio"

Julie Owen Moylan (Author), Kristin Atherton (Narrator)

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73 Dove Street: An emotionally gripping novel set in 1950s London, from the author of That Green Eyed Girl

"Brought to you by Penguin. A page-turning and evocative novel set in 1950s London from the author of That Green Eyed Girl. West London, 1958. 73 Dove Street is a shabby house in a shabby street. But this boarding house’s attic room suits newcomer Edie Budd very well. It’s somewhere to hide. Tommie, on the second floor, is up in Soho every night. There’s a man she’s pursuing – whether he wants her or not. Landlady Phyllis has thrown out her cheating husband. She’s burned his belongings in the street. Sometimes there’s no going back. Three survivors living under one roof. Each alone nursing their secret hurts – and hopes. Because opening your heart could save or destroy you . . . 'Gripping . . . Julie Owen Moylan vividly recreates drab, grey postwar London and her characters are convincing to the end' THE TIMES, 'BEST NEW HISTORICAL FICTION' 'Psychologically astute and emotionally absorbing, this is a heartfelt read' DAILY MAIL 'A wonderfully evocative, immersive novel that brings 50s London to life, from the smog and the nightlife to attitudes towards women . . . a vivid, absorbing and ultimately uplifting read' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'An incredibly vivid rendering of post-war London and the complicated lives of three woman whose fates intersect at a boarding house . . . emotional, immersive and utterly absorbing' JENNIFER SAINT 'The sense of time and place is beautifully evocative. It's about pride and shame and love and loss and ultimately hope' LAURA SHEPHERD-ROBINSON 'Once again, Julie Owen Moylan has created a world that feels completely real and vivid' JODIE CHAPMAN 'From the Rivoli Ballroom to the seedy nightlife of Soho, the characters leap off the page in this compelling mystery' WOMAN & HOME 'A beautiful story of friendship and new beginnings' BEST 'Gripping and atmospheric' RED 'I loved it even more than Julie's debut That Green Eyed Girl. Soho in the 50s is brilliantly done, as are the female characters. Brava Julie!' GEORGINA MOORE ©2023 Julie Owen Moylan (P)2023 Penguin Audio"

Julie Owen Moylan (Author), Ayesha Antoine (Narrator)

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That Green Eyed Girl: Be transported to mid-century New York in this evocative and page-turning debut

"Brought to you by Penguin. Transport yourself to mid-century New York in this compelling and evocative story of secrets, jealousy and hidden love NEW YORK CITY, 1955. In the dimmed lights of their apartment, Dovie and Gillian love each other in secret. Mixing drinks, dancing to slow jazz, they guard their lives closely, knowing they'll never truly be safe. And yet, outside, someone suspects the truth. Gillian fears the worst, and grips on to Dovie more tightly. But Dovie, seeing the good in people, lets the door open . . . Is this their chance to finally be free? Or are they in even more danger than before? 'Book of the Month' WOMAN & HOME 'Dazzling debut' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 'So vividly evoked' CLARE CHAMBERS 'I was gripped from the first page' SARA COX 'Superlative' RED 'Summer sparkles in this book and so does the prose' DAMIAN BARR 'Highly recommended' NIKKI MAY, AUTHOR OF WAHALA READERS ARE FALLING IN LOVE WITH THAT GREEN EYED GIRL 'Broke me, put me back together. Just buy this. You won't regret it' 5* READER REVIEW 'The pacing is perfect, the voice is striking' 5* READER REVIEW 'So well written that you truly feel like you're there' 5* READER REVIEW 'The ending will floor you' 5* READER REVIEW 'I was blown away by this book! So evocative of the period' 5* READER REVIEW 'It would make a lovely film, with beautiful visuals and a killer jazz soundtrack' 5* READER REVIEW 'Pick it up if you wanted to be transported to mid-century NYC (and if you like a novel that makes you want to dance and weep in equal measure)' 5* READER REVIEW 'This is the kind of book that takes your heart in its hands' 5* READER REVIEW © Julie Owen Moylan 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022"

Julie Owen Moylan (Author), Georgina Sadler, Kate Handford (Narrator)

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Audiobooks by Julie Owen Moylan

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