This autobiography chronicles the author's experiences during the Second World War in Liverpool, focusing on her personal struggles and the impact of the Blitz on her life and city. Helen Forrester, now twenty, details her efforts to gain independence through work at a welfare centre while facing the devastating nightly bombings of Liverpool. The narrative explores themes of resilience, personal tragedy, and determination amidst the backdrop of wartime destruction and hardship.

As the fourth and final installment of Helen Forrester's bestselling autobiography, 'Lime Street at Two' is recognized for its continuation of her deeply personal and moving account of early life. The book is valued for its authentic portrayal of poverty and resilience during the challenging war years in Liverpool. Readers and critics alike have noted its unflinching honesty and the author's ability to convey profound personal experiences against a significant historical backdrop.