The Women on Platform Two by Laura Anthony - ISBN: 9781668047392
Paperback
Forbidden love, secret choices, and the fight for reproductive freedom.

The Women on Platform Two

A Novel

$31.97

  • Paperback

    368 pages

  • Release Date

    13 January 2026

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Summary

In 1970s Dublin, all forms of contraception are strictly forbidden, but an intrepid group of women will risk everything to change that in this “heartbreaking, powerful, and ultimately uplifting” novel inspired by a little-known true story.

Dublin, 1969: Maura has just married Dr. Christy Davenport and they look forward to growing their family. But as her husband’s vicious temper emerges, Maura worries that her home might never be safe for a child. Meanwhile, her close friend Bernie, a…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781668047392
ISBN-10:166804739X
Author:Laura Anthony
Publisher:Simon & Schuster
Imprint:Gallery
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:368
Release Date:13 January 2026
Weight:272g
Dimensions:25mm x 135mm x 210mm
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The Women on Platform Two by Laura Anthony - ISBN: 9781668047392
135 × 210 mm
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A4
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What They're Saying

Critics Review

“A hopeful and celebratory tale that demonstrates the non-negotiable imperative that women have control over their own bodies and lives.” —Heather Marshall, #1 bestselling author of Looking for Jane and The Secret History of Audrey James
“Heartbreaking, powerful, and ultimately uplifting, I finished it in one giant gulp.” —Amanda Geard, author of The Midnight House
“Completely unputdownable–pacy and thrilling and really touching.” —Tracy Rees, author of The Rose Garden
“Based upon a little-known true event, this haunting and emotional story…could not be timelier. Women in the United States are not the only ones who must fight to protect personal rights, and this powerful novel will remind readers of the fragility of those freedoms.” —Library Journal, starred review
“An exciting and tender coming-of-age story about friendship, family, and the forces that shaped Irish women’s reproductive rights … An inspiring novel about the liberating paths blazed by Irish women.” —Kirkus
“Based on actual events, this startling reminder of the recent past and its consequences is well worth reading.” —Booklist
“An incredible story of female strength, friendship and resilience …I rarely give a book five stars but this book truly deserves it. It is an absolute must-read for lovers of historical fiction!” —The Gloss

About The Author

Laura Anthony

Laura Anthony is a pseudonym for a published author of emotional women’s fiction. She lives in Kildare, Ireland, with her husband and children.

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