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West End Girls By Barbara Tate - A Journey Through Soho
West End Girls By Barbara Tate - A Journey Through Soho
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West End Girls by Barbara Tate
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | West End Girls |
| Author | Barbara Tate |
| Format | Paperback with dust jacket |
| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Setting | Post-war London, Soho with authentic period atmosphere |
| Main Character | Barbara Tate - 17-year-old escaping loveless home, becoming maid to Mae |
| Focus | Secretive world of working girls, Barbara's transformation from maid to confidante and protector |
| Themes | Fierce friendships, bittersweet rivalries, love, loyalty, survival, complex relationships, women's stories |
| Suitability | Historical fiction enthusiasts and anyone interested in London's social history and women's stories |
| Type | Preloved, sustainable collecting |
| Condition | Dust jacket shows some wear and tear but pages and spine intact with some small marks and possible foxing |
| 💙 Arundawn Dog Rescue | 10% of this purchase goes to Arundawn Dog Rescue |
| 💙 Clymping Dog Sanctuary | 10% of this purchase goes to Clymping Dog Sanctuary |
Description
West End Girls by Barbara Tate – what a poignant masterpiece this is! This preloved novel transports you to vibrant yet gritty streets of Soho in post-war London. At just 17, Barbara Tate escapes her loveless home, drawn to Soho's allure where her life takes unexpected turn as maid to enchanting Mae, plunging into the secretive world of working girls, offering exceptional literary storytelling while supporting sustainable collecting.
Key Features
- Post-War Setting: Vivid portrayal of Soho's hidden world in post-war London with authentic period atmosphere
- Character Development: Barbara's transformation from maid to nursemaid, protector, and confidante to self-destructive Mae
- Fierce Friendships: Deep connections forged in bustling, unpredictable environment with emotional depth and authenticity
- Bittersweet Rivalries: Navigate challenges and conflicts among Soho's working girls with complex relationships
- Life Lessons: Profound truths about love, loyalty, and survival in harsh world with rich emotional tapestry
- Historical Fiction: Compelling story painting vivid picture of time and place that shaped entire generation
Shipping Information
UK: FREE Royal Mail Tracked 48
🐾 Arya's Approval
Right darlings, this is brilliant! Barbara Tate's journey from 17-year-old escape artist to Soho confidante is absolutely captivating - watching her navigate the complex world of post-war London's working girls while protecting the unpredictable Mae makes for gripping reading. The fierce friendships and bittersweet rivalries create this rich emotional landscape that shows how people find family in unexpected places. It's like discovering the hidden stories behind London's most fascinating neighbourhood, except with real heart and authentic period detail!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 PAWS OUT OF 5
— Arya, Chief Drama Officer & Historical Fiction Specialist
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