Southend Libraries Presents: Lizzie Page In Conversation

Join local author Lizzie Page as she discusses her latest novel 'The Airline Girl'. Lizzie will talk us through her inspiration and obstacles, her experinces in publishing, how to get started - and why she wrote this story, the frist in an exciting brand new series.

Q&A and book signing and sale will follow.

This event is free and suitable for Young People age 16+, adults and for readers of historical fiction, inspiring stories, romance.

Audrey dreams of a life of adventure, even as she plans for a future as a homemaker. But when an unexpected opportunity promises a world of new experiences, will Audrey grab it with both hands – or stick to the path she’s always been on…?

England, 1947: In the rubble-filled streets of post-war London, nineteen-year-old Audrey is devastated to lose her job when the men return from war. But her mum needs her more than ever since she was injured in the bombings, and her beloved fiancé Martin wants her to focus on building their life together, so her future seems set.

Yet Audrey can’t help but wonder if there’s more to life than keeping a home and raising a family. And when she hears about a chance to train as one of England’s first airline stewardesses, her heart leaps. The problem is, Martin doesn’t want his wife working, and the airline itself insists that no married women need apply…

But there’s still a year until the wedding and Audrey’s mum insists she must seize the opportunity of a lifetime. And while hiding her engagement from her new bosses and the women training alongside her feels shameful, it’s nothing compared to the joy and pride she feels in the skies.

So when Martin insists they bring the wedding forward, her heart cracks at the idea of giving up her new life to be firmly grounded in London. She has a choice to make. Abandon her dreams and accept the future she always thought would be hers – or make a decision that will change her life forever…?

An inspiring, hopeful yet heart-breaking historical novel that will have you reaching for the tissues while encouraging you to go after your heart’s desires. Perfect for fans of Sandy Taylor, Call the Midwife and Come Fly With Me.

Lizzie Page is the bestselling author of historical fiction books, heart-warming stories featuring women struggling (and triumphing) against the odds. Lizzie lives with her family in Southend. She enjoys traveling and worked in Japan for several years. She has had lots of different jobs from waitressing and teaching to admin and bingo-calling - but being a writer is her absolute favourite. The Airline Girl is her fourteenth published book - and the first to be set in her hometown.

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