Author: Sarah-Jane Stratford
Genre: Fiction
Synopsis: Maisie Musgrave, a poor, young, an American raised Canadian living in London, gets hired as a secretary for the BBC in the mid-1920s. She loves the fast paced environment filled with famous speakers and finds she has a talent for working in radio. As she moves up the ranks she becomes closer with the director of talks, Hilda Matheson. In an effort to uncover and broadcast the truth, Hilda and Maisie come to discover a dangerous conspiracy.
My Thoughts
Radio Girls is a really fun read. I read a lot of historical fiction and this is a topic I hadn't read much about. It was super interesting to see the dynamics of women in the workplace in the mid-1920s; especially those who were in positions higher than a secretary.
The best part of this story was that it wasn't just about working at the BBC, it also has aspects of a love story, and a touch of mystery. It also discussed social issues of the time including homosexuality and the beginnings of the Nazi party.
I just happened to be randomly reading this at the same time a coworker had picked it up. It had some excellent twists and he was a bit ahead of me so there was always a "just wait" tone as we discussed what was happening in the story.
If you have read this novel I would love to hear what you think in the comments below!
To buy this book from amazon now, click on the image at the top of the post.
To see more from Sarah-Jane Stratford, visit her website linked above.
Radio Girls is a really fun read. I read a lot of historical fiction and this is a topic I hadn't read much about. It was super interesting to see the dynamics of women in the workplace in the mid-1920s; especially those who were in positions higher than a secretary.
The best part of this story was that it wasn't just about working at the BBC, it also has aspects of a love story, and a touch of mystery. It also discussed social issues of the time including homosexuality and the beginnings of the Nazi party.
I just happened to be randomly reading this at the same time a coworker had picked it up. It had some excellent twists and he was a bit ahead of me so there was always a "just wait" tone as we discussed what was happening in the story.
If you have read this novel I would love to hear what you think in the comments below!
To buy this book from amazon now, click on the image at the top of the post.
To see more from Sarah-Jane Stratford, visit her website linked above.
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