This series follows the journey of a young woman striving for success in post-war London. Despite personal losses, she bravely pursues her dream of a life on stage, working as a singer and dancer. She finds a kindred spirit in a new friend, and together they face the challenges and triumphs of their era. The narratives explore resilience, ambition, and the enduring power of friendship amidst hardship and the pursuit of artistic dreams.
Set against a background of post-wartime deprivation, glittering showgirls and seedy provincial boarding houses, this is the story of two young girls from different backgrounds. The girls form a strong friendship as they both follow their ambitions to make a living for themselves on the stage.
A story of the loves, danger and self-discovery of Camellia Norton, orphaned at fifteen when her mother’s body is fished from a river in rural Sussex. After discovering a cache of letters, she runs away to London where eventually she begins the long journey towards uncovering the truth about her background, and also, ultimately, about herself.