Brooke - One Woman's Brief Book Reviews's Reviews > The Radio Hour

**4.5 stars**

**Thank you to Harlequin Australia for sending me a free copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review; published 1 May 2024**

I really enjoyed this Australian historical fiction novel. Set in the world of radio just prior to television being released in Australia, it was an interesting look into how radio serials were produced. It also highlighted some issues at the time such as the law which dictated that women had to quit work when married. I particularly appreciated the relationship main character Martha, who is an intelligent, kind and hard-working 50-year-old woman, had with a few younger women at her workplace; she was both a friend and an older woman for them to look up to and be guided by. The storyline was engaging and there were a few moments that made me chuckle alongside some poignant reminders of the way women were treated at the time in the workplace.
Overall: highly recommend this book, it'll remain one of my top reads of the year.