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Julia Kelly

Julia Kelly is the award-winning author of books about ordinary women and their extraordinary stories. In addition to writing, she's been an Emmy-nominated producer, journalist, marketing professional, and (for one summer) a tea waitress. Julia called Los Angeles, Iowa, and New York City home before settling in London. Readers can visit JuliaKellyWrites.com to learn more about all of her books and sign up for her newsletter so they never miss a new release.

This biography was last updated on 03/07/2023.

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Matchstick Man

Julia Kelly met a charismatic and successful artist, Charlie Whisker, while she was working on her first novel. He was twenty years older than her. Their relationship was passionate and extraordinary; each of them inspired the other. Their friends were writers, artists and rock stars; they lived a glamorous life of exhibitions, parties and concerts. They became parents to a daughter they adored.

But Charlie suddenly changed, becoming hopelessly forgetful, angry and confused. This is an unbearably honest, unsentimental and heartbreaking description of a brilliant man's mental disintegration and its effects on his family. Charlie's disturbing behaviour is described in a series of terrible, understated revelations.

An unforgettable telling of a story that will be familiar to many thousands of people in the UK and Ireland.

Books by Julia Kelly

The Last Garden in England
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3.98 avg rating — 21,140 ratings — published 2021 — 24 editions

The Light Over London
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3.85 avg rating — 18,152 ratings — published 2019 — 28 editions

The Lost English Girl
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4.09 avg rating — 6,792 ratings — published 2023 — 14 editions

The Last Dance of the Debutante
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3.88 avg rating — 5,495 ratings — published 2022 — 18 editions

The Whispers of War
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3.87 avg rating — 5,306 ratings — published 2020 — 14 editions

A Traitor in Whitehall (Evelyne Redfern, #1)
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3.92 avg rating — 3,773 ratings — published 2023 — 8 editions

Betrayal at Blackthorn Park (Evelyne Redfern, #2)
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3.99 avg rating — 1,044 ratings — published 2024 — 6 editions

The Governess Was Wanton (Governess, #2)
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3.74 avg rating — 179 ratings — published 2016 — 4 editions

The Look of Love (The Matchmaker of Edinburgh, #1)
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3.82 avg rating — 174 ratings — published 2017 — 5 editions

The Governess Was Wicked (Governess, #1)
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3.32 avg rating — 199 ratings — published 2016 — 4 editions

The Dressmakers of London
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4.34 avg rating — 117 ratings — published 2025 — 7 editions

The Taste of Temptation (The Matchmaker of Edinburgh, #2)
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4.13 avg rating — 106 ratings — published 2018 — 3 editions

The Governess Was Wild (Governess, #3)
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3.82 avg rating — 114 ratings — published 2016 — 3 editions

One Week in December (One Week in Love, #3)
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3.47 avg rating — 108 ratings — published 2015

The Allure of Attraction (The Matchmaker of Edinburgh #3)
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3.91 avg rating — 87 ratings — published 2018 — 3 editions

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WomensHistoryReads interview: Julia Kelly

Greer: Tell us about a woman (or group of women) from the past who has inspired your writing.

Julia: My favorite thing about writing is introducing readers to incredible women they may never have heard of before. For The Light Over London, I wanted to tell the stories of the Gunner Girls, a group of British women who worked in mixed gender anti-aircraft gun batteries in World War II. They did everything on the guns except for pull the trigger. (Firing a gun was considered to be active combat, which Parliament said only men could engage in.) The Gunner Girls were incredibly brave women who made a serious contribution to fighting in Britain and on the Continent.

Greer: Play matchmaker: what unsung woman from history would you most like to read a book about, and who should write it?

Julia: I am dying to read a modern biography of Nancy Wake, the infamous World War II spy. She was brash and bold, earning her nickname the “White Mouse” for all the times she slipped through the Gestapo’s fingers as they tried to hunt her down. I actually wrote about Wake for my Lightseekers series, which is all about incredible women during World War II. Who knows, maybe I’ll write the book myself!

Greer: Nancy Wake’s name has been cropping up more and more lately — can’t wait to find out more about her! Ariel Lawhon has a novel about her in the works, I believe. Last question:What book, movie or TV show would your readers probably be surprised to find out you love?

Julia: I love a good murder mystery, whether I’m reading or watching TV. I always love books on the grittier end of the spectrum like Val McDermid or Peter May—both great Scottish authors. For TV shows, I’m happiest watching programs like Endeavour, Grantchester, and Luther.

And a question for you: What was the book that first got you interested in history?

Greer: Great question! I’m afraid I don’t have a brilliant answer. But I do distinctly r