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nA charming and funny look at the golden years of radio broadcasting in post-war Australia that celebrates the extraordinary but unseen women who captivated a nation with their authentic stories of ordinary lives.n nMartha Berry is fifty years old, a spinster, and one of an army of polite and invisible women in 1956 Sydney who go to work each day and get things done without fuss, fanfare, or reward.n nWorking at the countrys national broadcaster, shes seen highly praised talent come and go over the years. But when she is sent to work as the secretary on a brand-new radio serial, created to follow in the footsteps of Australias longest running show, Blue Hills, she finds herself at the mercy of an egotistical and erratic young producer without a clue, a conservative broadcaster frightened by the word pregnant, and a motley cast of actors with ideas of their own about their roles in the show.n nWhen Martha is forced to step in to rescue the serial from impending cancellation, she ends up secretly ghost-writing scripts for As the Sun Sets, creating mayhem with management, and coming up with storylines that resonate with the serials growing and loyal audience of women listeners.n nBut she cant keep her secret forever and when shes threatened with exposure, Martha has to decide if she wants to remain in the shadows or finally step into the spotlight.n nBestselling Australian author Victoria Purman is one of our nations most valued storytellers . . . --Mrs. Bs Book Reviewsn
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