The Lost Girls: Love and Literature in Wartime London

Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative explores the lives of Lys Lubbock, Sonia Brownell, Barbara Skelton, and Janetta Parlade—four women who embodied a blend of chic glamour and bohemian spirit. Their experiences oscillate between the opulence of the Ritz and the gritty realities of life in a rat-infested maisonette, showcasing their influential roles in English literary and artistic circles during a tumultuous period.