The Radio Hour - Victoria Purman

Book Title: The Radio Hour
Author: Victoria Purman

Step back to 1956 Sydney with The Radio Hour, the charming and insightful new novel by bestselling author Victoria Purman. With wit, warmth, and a keen eye for detail, Purman shines a light on the unseen women behind the golden age of radio broadcasting, offering a delightful tale for fans of Lessons in Chemistry and Hidden Figures.

Martha Berry, a fifty-year-old spinster, is one of the countless women who keep Australia’s national broadcaster running smoothly without recognition. But when she’s assigned as a secretary to a failing new radio serial, As The Sun Sets, Martha’s sharp mind and knack for storytelling come to the rescue. Secretly ghost-writing scripts, she transforms the show into a hit that resonates with its audience of loyal women listeners.

However, when her hidden role is threatened with exposure, Martha must decide whether to retreat into the shadows or seize the chance to step into the spotlight. With a vibrant cast of characters, sharp humour, and poignant moments, The Radio Hour is a celebration of resilience, creativity, and the power of women's voices.

Read if you like: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus or The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Album Match: Tango in the Night by Fleetwood Mac.