The Bookbinder

In "The Bookbinder," set against the backdrop of World War I, a young British woman named Peggy faces transformative challenges as she works in a university press bindery alongside her twin sister, Maude. While Peggy longs for knowledge and yearns for more than her expected role, Maude is content with their simple life on a narrow boat. The arrival of Belgian refugees compels Peggy to envision a future filled with education and love, yet the chaos of war threatens to complicate her dreams and responsibilities. Through this compelling narrative, Pip Williams explores themes of knowledge, access, and the often-overlooked perspectives of women in history.