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A Different World

By: Judith Lennox
Narrated by: Karen Cass
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A mesmerising novel exploring the joys and challenges of family life throughout the twentieth century, A DIFFERENT WORLD is the latest bestselling novel from Judith Lennox. Not to be missed by fans of Lucinda Riley and Rachel Hore.

In the summer of 1939, nineteen-year-old Olivia Goodland arrives in London. Working for a society dressmaker, she meets wealthy, beautiful Grace Ruthwell. Beguiled by the glamour of Grace's world, it's only slowly and too late that she becomes aware of the darkness that lies beneath the glittering exterior.

When the Second World War erupts, Olivia joins the Land Army. At a party in Wiltshire, she meets the handsome poet George Flynn, whose charms prove impossible to resist. Over the ensuing years, Olivia's life is absorbed by the upbringing of her three sons, and by her relationship with a man whose passions go beyond poetry. But as the twentieth century continues to unfold, Olivia makes a shocking discovery, and starts to question where her true happiness lies . . .

©2025 Judith Lennox (P)2025 Headline Publishing Group Limited 20th Century Family Life Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction

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I have fallen completely in love with Judith Lennox's writing - she's a fantastic storyteller! (Jill Mansell)

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The gentleness of Olivia throughout this delightful family saga

Beautifully read , wonderful story and historically very interesting. Definitely recommend this delightful book. Loved every moment of listening while recovering from an operation it took me to many places I know and love.

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