Oh, how frustrating were those parents, especially Helen‘s mother! How irresponsible of them! This included a 2nd part to the memoir called “Liverpool Miss”. It did end a bit abruptly, though with an epilogue by Helen‘s son to explain where Helen eventually ended up and how she got there. But with regard to the abrupt ending to Helen‘s part of the story, it does seem there is a continuation. I will be putting it on my tbr.