Oxford, 1982: When struggling singer Wendy Wood is given a second shot at fame, she’s determined not to let it slip through her fingers. In 1982, Wendy Wood was all set for success. Lead singer of up-and-coming band Velvet Temptation, she was poised on the brink of stardom. But conflict within the band, betrayals, and sheer bad luck saw her dreams turn to dust. Forty years on, her health failing, Wendy finds solace in karaoke nights, each song a haunting reminder of what might have been. Then, she’s offered the chance to return to the past. Steadfast in her pursuit of the fame that once eluded her, can she make the most of this opportunity to rewrite her destiny? Join Wendy as she immerses herself in the vibrant music scene of 1982, navigating the complexities of love, ambition, and second chances in this humorous time travel story. 1982 is part of the anthology series, A Year in the Life . Each book revisits a different aspect of life in the 1980s, and each story can be enjoyed standalone.