The Girls from Fitzroy
Out 31 July 2024 and up for pre-order now in paperback, eBook, audio book
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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Releasing in paperback, eBook and audio 31 July 2024
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Praise for DAUGHTER OF THE HOME FRONT
Jennie's first work of historical fiction
‘Jennie Jones is the author of the bestselling Rangeland and Swallow’s Fall series. With Daughter of the Home Front, she moves away from her rural romance roots and into historical women’s fiction. It’s a popular genre, and she’s right at home in it, delivering a moving, utterly unputdownable story, with one of the most compelling protagonists of the year.’ ~ Better Reading - read the whole review
'Jennie Jones latest book, Daughter of the Home Front, sees her move away from romance novels into historical fiction with the result being something special. At its heart is a story of the struggles for unmarried mothers during the 1940s. Jennie does a fabulous job of providing a very moving story told through a strong main character.' ~ Great reads and tea leaves
'Daughter of the Home Front is a heartbreaking historical novel by Aussie author Jennie Jones. A thoroughly enjoyable novel which I recommend.' 5 stars ~ Brenda's Reviews, Goodreads
'This is a story that I would highly recommend, it is hard to put down when you pick it up, filled with so many emotions, yes there were lots of tears sad and happy, and thank you Jennie Jones for such a wonderful story, it is one that will stay with me for a long time to come.' 5 stars ~ Helen, Historical Romance Reviews