This is based on the story of Vivienne Dockerty's life; most of the character names have been changed but the places remain the same. Her childhood moulded her into the teenager she became, looking for love in the wrong places, facing challenges through situations brought upon her and the choices she made that affected her adult life. Innocence Lost is based on her personal experiences and follows the theme of her other works, which focus on how women can overcome all the things that life can throw at them.

Vivienne is inspired by her favourite authors Katie Flynn and Maureen Lee. Her writing has been compared to that of Dilly Court. Covering her childhood after the Second World War, Innocence Lost will appeal to fans of memoirs.