Patricia McBride

Patricia writes uplifting World War II fiction filled with courage, friendship, love and the extraordinary strength of ordinary women. Her heartfelt stories celebrate the resilience of families and communities during one of history’s most challenging times, bringing the spirit of the home front vividly to life.

Now living in Cambridge, England with her husband, Patricia loves nothing more than curling up with a book about brave wartime women — always with a comforting cup of tea close by.

Her newest series, The Petticoat Lane Girls, follows three determined women as they face love, loss, family secrets and the daily hardships of wartime London. Inspired by Patricia’s own mother — a proud Cockney who lived through the war — the series captures the humour, grit and determination of women who kept going, whatever life threw at them.

Patricia is also the author of the much-loved Library Girls series, along with her wartime sagas featuring Lily Baker and Bronwyn. Across all her books, she shines a light on friendship, courage and the powerful bonds that help people survive even the darkest days.

Her passion for storytelling began with family memories of the war — tales of quiet bravery, sacrifice and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. And often having fun! Now published by Boldwood Books, Patricia continues to bring moving, heartwarming wartime sagas to readers around the world.