Congrats to Sarah-Jane Stratford
Happy Publication Day to Sarah-Jane Stratford who's also represented by Margaret O'Connor of Innisfree Literary. Her new novel is about the good old BBC in its infancy a.k.a Auntie Beeb and a threat to its existence emanating from Englishmen enthralled by Germany’s rising but menacing influence. Loosely based on a formidable real-life female producer at the BBC, she explores through the eyes of Masie—her shy but increasingly ambitious secretary—the bigotry, treachery, machinations as well as vagaries of the rigid British class system played out both hilariously and tragically inside the BBC’s offices at Savoy Hill. RADIO GIRLS is a timely novel reminding us of the importance of the freedom and independence of the press and media at a time when corporate interests and wealthy individuals are attempting to manipulate public opinion and the news to their advantage.
Radio Girls - Penguin Books USA The Great War is over, and change is in the air, in this novel that brings to life the exciting days of early British radio…and one woman who finds her voice while working alongside the brilliant women and men of the BBC. London, 1926. American-raised Maisie Musgrave is thrilled to land a job as a... PENGUIN.COM















