This series of literary novels follows the life of a journalist navigating twentieth-century London. Readers are invited to witness her journey through tumultuous historical periods and personal challenges that shape her life and career. Each installment offers an insightful glimpse into societal shifts and human relationships within the dynamic setting of the British capital. The narratives are infused with authenticity, evoking the atmosphere of a bygone era with a focus on the strength of its female protagonist.
Freya Wyley meets Nancy Holdaway amid the wild celebrations of VE Day, the prelude to a devoted and competitive friendship...Freya, ambitious and outspoken, pursues a career on Fleet Street while Nancy, less self-confident, struggles to get her first novel published.
In the various layers of a slick, enjoyable plot, the glossy surface finish never distracting from the messiness beneath, art reflects life and also reflects itself... There is wit and entertainment aplenty... What brings it all delightfully together is Quinn's flawless, easy-going prose. He never once puts a foot wrong... Clever, certainly, but in just the right measure. Peter Stanford Observer