Portraits of ten pioneer women achievers of the 1950s. The range is broad, from cookery writer to barrister and some - such as Nancy Spain, Sheila van Damm and Jacquetta Hawkes - were better known to me than others. But all are brought vividly and sympathetically to life and their fascinating lives illuminate the England of the time. Much to admire in the subjects and even more to like in the author.
(Tony Pratt - bwl 72 Spring 2014 ) |
