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June 2016
On Sale: June 14, 2016
Featuring: Hilda Matheson; Maisie Musgrave; John Reith
384 pages
ISBN: 0451475569
EAN: 9780451475565
Kindle: B015NTIXNS
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Mystery Historical | Historical
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 secretary at the upstart British
Broadcasting Corporation, whose use of radio—still new,
strange, and electrifying—is captivating the nation. But the
hectic pace, smart young staff, and intimidating bosses only
add to Maisie’s insecurity. Soon, she is seduced by the work—gaining confidence as she
arranges broadcasts by the most famous writers, scientists,
and politicians in Britain. She is also caught up in a
growing conflict between her two bosses, John Reith, the
formidable Director-General of the BBC, and Hilda Matheson,
the extraordinary director of the hugely popular Talks
programming, who each have very different visions of what
radio should be. Under Hilda’s tutelage, Maisie discovers
her talent, passion, and ambition. But when she unearths a
shocking conspiracy, she and Hilda join forces to make their
voices heard both on and off the air…and then face the
dangerous consequences of telling the truth for a living.
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