A GIRL IN BLUE BY LOIS WILLOUGHBY-EASTER - MANGO BOOKS

Lois is far right

So many writing friends are enjoying publishing successes this spring.  One of our Brentwood Writing Circle's members, Lois Willoughby-Easter has been celebrating the publication of her first book and what fabulous timing!  This year is the centenary of women first taking to the streets as Metropolitan Police officers. Lois served for six years as a Woman Police Constable in the Metropolitan Police, between 1967 and '73. These were the years immediately before integration with male officers, and as we all know, this period for females was not a straightforward transition.

Lois's story is a story insight into the life of a WPC serving in the era, on the front line while facing what would be seen today as sexism and bullying from within. Lois's book is a timely look at the life of women on the beat and A Girl In Blue is an excellent and gripping read.