Carol Dyhouse Knihy

The book explores the socialization of middle- and working-class girls in late Victorian and early Edwardian England, focusing on how they learn about femininity through family, teachers, and peers. By examining diverse sources such as diaries and Inspector's reports, it delves into the influences shaping girls' identities and societal roles during this period, highlighting the complexities of their experiences and the cultural expectations placed upon them.

Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England, this novel explores themes of love, faith, and nostalgia through the lives of the Flyte family and their complex relationships. The story is narrated by Charles Ryder, whose friendship with the charismatic Sebastian Flyte leads him into the opulent world of Brideshead Castle. As Charles grapples with his own beliefs and the impact of Catholicism on the Flytes, the narrative delves into the intricacies of class, identity, and the passage of time.

A very wonderful, interesting, captivating book. Anna Maria Polidori, Al Femminile

From flappers and beat girls to dolly birds and ladettes, this is the story of the 20th Century's 'bad girls' and the controversy that has accompanied their growing freedom.

This book is about the reshaping of women's lives, loves and dreams. It tells the story of how expectations and emotional landscapes have shifted since 1950, when marriage was a major determinant of female life chances and teenage girls dreamed of Mr Right and happy endings.