The Doorstep Girls

Friendship, Hardship, and Hope on the Streets of Hull

The Doorstep Girls by Valerie Wood is a heartwarming and emotionally charged saga set in early 20th-century Hull. With rich period detail and unforgettable characters, this gripping novel tells the story of two young women bound by friendship and tested by life's harshest trials.

Two Girls, One Unbreakable Bond

Ruby and Grace have been best friends since childhood, growing up side by side on the tough streets of a working-class neighborhood. But as they enter adulthood, their lives begin to take very different paths. Ruby dreams of a better future, while Grace is forced to face unimaginable hardship. When tragedy strikes, both must summon every ounce of courage to fight for the lives—and love—they deserve.

A Moving Tale of Resilience and Love

Valerie Wood captures the struggles and spirit of women in a changing world, where poverty, loss, and social expectation threaten to tear lives apart. The Doorstep Girls is a compelling story of friendship that endures through adversity, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin, and Catherine Cookson. It's a powerful reminder that even in the darkest times, loyalty, love, and hope can light the way forward.