The September Girls

Three Women. One House. A Lifetime of Secrets.

The September Girls by bestselling author Maureen Lee, published by Orion in 2005, is a sweeping and poignant saga that weaves together the lives of three women across generations. Set in Liverpool during the mid-20th century, this compelling novel explores love, friendship, betrayal, and the long-lasting effects of war.

When young Evie arrives at Number Eight, Severn Street, in the early 1950s, she is full of dreams and hope for a new beginning. But the house already holds the memories and secrets of two other women—Maggie and Nell—whose lives have been shaped by the heartache and upheaval of World War II.

As their stories unfold, the women form a deep and lasting bond that will carry them through life’s greatest joys and hardest trials. But when the past begins to catch up with them, each must confront truths that could change everything.

The September Girls is a beautifully written, emotionally resonant tale of resilience, friendship, and the ties that bind women together. Maureen Lee brings post-war Liverpool vividly to life in this touching, multi-generational story that will resonate with fans of family sagas and historical fiction alike.