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Jennie Rooney

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Jennie Rooney was born in Liverpool in 1980. She read History at the University of Cambridge and taught English in France before moving to London to work as a lawyer. Her first novel, Inside the Whale, was a Richard and Judy debut choice, Tesco Book Club selection and shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award. The Opposite of Falling was published in 2010 and Red Joan in 2013.

Books by Jennie Rooney

Red Joan

'A gripping, emotional and expertly plotted spy novel of the Cold War, inspired by a real story. Beautifully written and clever' KATE MOSSE

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The Opposite of Falling

What if the thing you most fear is the only thing that can set you free?

From Costa-shortlisted author of Inside the Whale comes the much-anticipated follow up to a bittersweet wartime love story.

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Inside the Whale

Fizzing with eclectic characters and poignant imagery, Inside the Whale is a story to relish, and a book you'll want to recommend with passion to everyone you know.

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