The Picturehouse Girls: An absolutely heart-breaking World War Two historical fiction

Written by Patricia McBride

Narrated by Ruth Redman

Courage and romance on the eve of World War Two.

World War Two is about to start. What if you had to leave everything you knew behind?

It’s 1938 and hard-working Lily Baker’s life turns upside down when she and her family move to a new town. Two jobs leave little free time, yet she becomes involved in a struggle to improve her area. Pushed by the group leader she undertakes tasks she previously thought impossible, and meets the man of her dreams. Amidst homesickness, looming war and an aggressive father can she find the strength to win through?

If you love warm-hearted stories, filled with nostalgia, period details, engaging characters, and a riveting plot, this book is ideal for you. It is the first in the Lily Baker series.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Cornflower
• Release date: Jan 16, 2021
• ISBN: 9781664976085

Patricia McBride

Patricia McBride is the author of several fiction and non-fiction books as well as newspaper and magazine articles. Before becoming a full-time author she had a number of jobs including being a social worker, a management trainer and a hypnotherapist. She loves undertaking the research for her books. She is helped by memories of stories told her by her Cockney mother and grandparents who lived in the East End. Patricia lives in Cambridge with her husband Rick who is often persuaded to help with plot ideas. She has two daughters and three grandchildren, all of whom live nearby. She travels extensively, often doing house-swaps.