For today's episode Hannah was joined by journalist & debut author Emma Cowing to discuss her dazzling novel The Show Woman. (You don't need to have read the book to enjoy the ep but do grab yourselves a copy!) On this ep they discuss the family history that inspired this book, what life would have been like for women & Queer communities during the Edwardian Era, the beauty of Scotland & loads more! 
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Books & other mentions in this episode:
The Art of a Lie by Laura Shepherd-Robinson
Pre-order Emma's second novel The Pleasure Palace (out 2026)
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
1984 by George Orwell
Tipping The Velvet by Sarah Waters
The Mourning Necklace by Kate Foster
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story (BBC Iplayer)

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