The Girls from Fitzroy
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An unlikely friendship between two young women from opposite ends of Fitzroy sparks lifechanging transformations they could never have anticipated.
Melbourne, 1945. Born into a well-to-do family, Maggie Johnson wants freedom from her parents’ strict conservative beliefs and their unbending desire for her to marry the right sort of man. Instead, Maggie longs to forge her own path in life. Lil Kelly, who lives in the slums, works tirelessly to care for her mother and sister. Lil looks for contentment wherever she can find it, not daring to dream of more. When their paths cross during the exhilarating celebrations of Victory in the Pacific Day, they form a secret friendship. Determined to help lift Lil out of poverty, Maggie finds herself in need of her friend’s help when her carefully ordered world collapses. As Maggie discovers the strength and vibrancy within the close-knit community of southern Fitzroy, Lil is inspired to take a chance and look beyond the only life she has ever known. In a world where destiny is dictated by the street where you were born, can Maggie and Lil find the courage to pursue their dreams and follow their hearts? |
“A finely-written tale of the class divide in post-war Melbourne. Jennie Jones entwines friendship, family and the drama of poverty versus wealth into a satisfying story that highlights the importance of love and a meaningful life.” ~ Mary-Lou Stephens, author of The Chocolate Factory
‘What a beautiful soul-stirring Australian historical novel ... about friendship, family, class, loss and generational expectations.’ ~ Cindy Spears, Goodreads
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