The Talk of Pram Town

This touching novel centers on the complex relationships between mothers and daughters. The Talk of Pram Town explores themes of love, loss, and the possibility of new beginnings.

In The Talk of Pram Town, readers are introduced to the lives of three generations of women, exploring themes of motherhood, loss, and redemption. Set in 1981, the story follows eleven-year-old Sadie, who idolizes her mother, Connie, a woman with dreams of stardom that fill their modest home in Leeds. Their seemingly perfect world is shattered when tragedy strikes, leaving Sadie to navigate the complexities of her family dynamics alone.

Meanwhile, Jean, Connie's estranged mother, has been living a life devoid of her daughter and granddaughter. After years of silence since Connie ran away at seventeen, Jean receives an unexpected call that will change everything: she is asked to come and meet the granddaughter she has never known. This reunion sets the stage for a poignant exploration of reconciliation and the bonds that tie families together, even in the face of adversity.

Written with Joanna Nadin's signature style, The Talk of Pram Town delves into the intricate relationships between mothers and daughters, questioning the age-old adage of 'like mother, like daughter.' As Jean and Sadie embark on a journey to understand each other, readers are left to ponder whether it is possible to break the cycle and forge a new path forward, filled with hope and second chances.