Woman in the Photograph

An empowering, thought-provoking feminist novel that will change the way you see the world. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Day, Claire Fuller and Joanna Cannon.

1968. Veronica Moon, a junior photographer for a local newspaper, is frustrated by her (male) colleagues'' failure to take her seriously. And then she meets Leonie on the picket line of the Ford factory at Dagenham. So begins a tumultuous, passionate and intoxicating friendship. Leonie is ahead of her time and fighting for women''s equality with everything she has. She offers Veronica an exciting, free life at the dawn of a great change.

Fifty years later, Leonie is gone, and Veronica leads a reclusive life. Her groundbreaking career was cut short by one of the most famous photographs of the twentieth century.

Now, that controversial picture hangs as the centrepiece of a new feminist exhibition curated by Leonie''s niece. Long-repressed memories of Veronica''s extraordinary life begin to stir. It''s time to break her silence, and step back into the light.

Praise for The Woman in the Photograph:

''Imaginative and moving novel - a must-read for any feminist''
Katie Fforde

''I absolutely loved The Woman in the Photograph, a compelling,original and thought-provoking look at feminism and the power of female friendships''
Sarah Franklin

''What a glorious combination: Stephanie''s warm intelligence brought to bear on the complexities of second-wave feminism. I ate the book up''
Shelley Harris

''Refreshing and thought-provoking . . . a stirring exploration of female friendship and the fight for equality''
Carys Bray

''Brilliantly researched, thought-provoking, and written straight from the heart, this is undoubtedly Butland''s best book yet''
Lancashire Evening Post