Victoria Purman is a USA-Today best-selling Australian author whose latest novel "The Women's Pages" offers up a fascinating insight into life in Sydney at the end of WWII. A riveting examination of what life was like for women who stepped up to the plate to fill the gaps left by the men who went off to war and how they coped when their loved ones returned home changed by all they had seen and experienced.

This book shines a light on an important chapter of Australian women's struggle for equality in the face of extreme patriarchy - but in the context of a gloriously rich story peppered with nostalgia, humour and hopefulness.

I was delighted to welcome Victoria to the podcast recently. And what a delightful chat we shared! Everything from her walking tour of Sydney. . .to bum-glue and the joy of owning a puppy in these strange times.