Valentine Moon | Sally Worboyes | kharidobechobooks

Valentine Moon is a heartfelt, nostalgic family saga set against the vibrant backdrop of 1960s post-war London. [1]

The narrative centers on seventeen-year-old Patsy Lamb, who is stepping into a transforming decade where the old slums of the East End are giving way to modern high-rises and new social freedoms. Working at a local hair salon, Patsy gets caught up in the music, style, and independent energy of her generation. However, her bright future is suddenly derailed when she uncovers a devastating family secret from her past that upends everything she thought she knew about her parents. [1, 2, 3]

Seeking clarity, Patsy turns to her beloved grandmother, Molly. Yet, Molly is secretly fighting her own exhausting battle to escape a deeply abusive marriage and wonders if she has any strength left to rebuild her life. Spanning two generations, these two resilient women must lean on one another to face their respective crises, proving that it is never too late to break free and follow your dreams