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The Jeweller's Wife: A compelling tale of love, war and temptation

Judith Lennox

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1938. As England awaits the outbreak of war, Juliet Winterton journeys from the Mediterranean to the Essex countryside to begin her life as the beautiful young wife of a London jeweller.

But beneath her husband's intelligence and ambition, lies a cruel and ruthless man. And when dashing politician Gillis Sinclair comes to stay at Marsh Court, Juliet is drawn to his irresistible charm.

So begins a passionate affair that will have consequences far beyond anything Juliet imagines. For Gillis Sinclair is hiding a dark secret and, as the next generation of Wintertons grows up, Juliet fears that they, too, will be tainted by the past...

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Praise for The Jeweller's Wife: A compelling tale of love, war and temptation

  • A fast-moving, complex story - The TimesA beautifully turned, compassionate novel. Judith Lennox's writing is so keenly honest it could sever heartstrings - Daily MailA sensitive examination of love and loss by this master storyteller - Choice magazineA gripping and intelligent romance - Good Book Guide

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Judith Lennox

Judith Lennox

Judith Lennox grew up in rural Hampshire and studied at the University of Lancaster, where she met her husband Iain; they have three sons, three grandsons and a granddaughter. Judith lives with her husband in Cambridge.

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