Bloomsbury Girls: The heart-warming novel of female friendship and dreams

Bloomsbury Books on Lamb's Conduit Street in 1950s London is run by men and guided by the manager's unbreakable rules. However, after the war in Europe, the world is changing, and the women in the shop have plans. Vivien Lowry, Grace Perkins, and Evie Stone are three of the Bloomsbury Girls who interact with literary figures of the time and plot out a richer and more rewarding future.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 17 May 2022
Publisher: Allison & Busby

In the vibrant city of London during the 1950s, Bloomsbury Books on Lamb's Conduit Street stood as a steadfast bastion of tradition, enduring for a century under the guidance of male managers and their unyielding rules. However, the aftermath of the tumultuous war in Europe brought about a seismic shift in the world, and the women working within the shop harbored grand plans for a brighter future. Among them was the brilliant and charismatic Vivien Lowry, still grappling with the loss of her fiancé, who had been tragically killed in action. Vivien carried a long list of grievances, the most prominent of which was her resentment towards Alec McDonough, the head of fiction at the bookstore. Loyal Grace Perkins found herself torn between her duty to her family and her own aspirations, desperately striving to provide for them after her husband's mental breakdown. Evie Stone, a fiercely intelligent and accomplished Cambridge student, had faced discrimination and rejection, as she was denied an academic position in favor of a less qualified male rival. Determined to rewrite her own destiny, Evie embarked on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. As these remarkable Bloomsbury Girls interacted with literary luminaries of the era, including Daphne du Maurier, Samuel Beckett, and Peggy Guggenheim, they began to chart a course towards a more fulfilling and enriching future. Through their friendships and collaborations, Vivien, Grace, and Evie envisioned a world where women could achieve their dreams and make their mark on the literary landscape. They dreamed of creating a community where creativity thrived, and where women could support and uplift each other, breaking free from the constraints of societal expectations. With unwavering determination and a shared vision, they embarked on a journey to create a legacy that would inspire future generations of women.

Weight: 516g
Dimension: 145 x 222 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780749028985