The Button Girls: A beautiful, emotional pre-war novella from Patricia McBride for 2024

Written by Patricia McBride

Narrated by Gemma Lawrence

The exciting prequel to the Lily Baker series

1938, England. When Lily Baker's mother finds a way for them to leave their run down part of town, and finally esape her aggressive father, Lily is feeling positive about a fresh start at a new life.

While her mother will be a housekeeper, Lily has a chance to work in a factory, though she has even bigger dreams - and the tenacity to achieve them.

But Lily’s father isn’t going to let go that easily, and she lives in fear of him ruining everything – the life she is building for herself. Will Lily and her mother find the strength to begin all over again?

An emotional pre-war novella, ideal for fans of Elaine Everest, Vicki Beeby and Daisy Styles.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Boldwood Books
• Release date: Feb 27, 2024
• ISBN: 9781835339909

Patricia McBride

Patricia McBride is the author of several fiction and non-fiction books as well as numerous articles. She loves undertaking the research for her books, helped by stories told to her by her Cockney mother and grandparents who lived in the East End. Patricia lives in Cambridge with her husband.