Another Man, Someone, Where There, Shadows 4 Books Collection Set by June Francis - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set:
Another Man's Child
Someone to Trust
Where There's a Will
Shadows of the Past

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781788635820 9781788635837 9781800320086 9781788637954

Overview:
This four-book collection from June Francis gathers Liverpool-set historical novels that stand alone yet share a powerful through-line: resilience, community, and the quiet courage of women facing difficult choices. Each title sweeps readers into working-class streets, where love, loyalty, and secrets shape lives across decades of social change. In Another Man's Child, a widower hires a wet nurse for his infant daughter, only for tragedy to ripple through the family and challenge the truth. In Someone to Trust, a spirited young woman and a watchful policeman navigate life on the edge of poverty and possibility. Where There’s a Will follows a young woman fleeing Civil War-torn history to seek a safer future, while Shadows of the Past returns to 1928 Liverpool with a tale of adoption, identity, and second chances. With four emotionally rich stories in one paperback collection, this set invites page-turning immersion, memorable characters, and a satisfying reading experience from start to finish.

What Makes This Collection Special:
This quartet of novels is united by place, period, and a shared emotional heartbeat. Readers are carried through Liverpool’s backstreets and bustling docks, experiencing the social upheavals of the early 20th century from a distinctly human perspective. Each story features strong, resourceful heroines facing trials with courage and wit, while male and familial relationships add tension, tenderness, and growth. The collection offers a cohesive reading journey—distinct stories that feel interconnected, making it ideal for binge-reading, gifting, or building a personal library of sweeping historical fiction that stays with you long after the last page.

Books Included in This Collection:
Another Man's Child
Widowed Molly takes a job as wet nurse to Nathan Collins’s infant daughter, Jessica. When tragedy strikes, Molly’s own child is mistaken for Jessica, and keeping the truth hidden tests loyalties and sparks a complicated romance with Nathan as Dorothy, his calculating mother, reminds Molly of her lower status. This tense marriage of secrecy, desire, and class prejudices drives a gripping saga of motherhood, moral choices, and the power of truth to heal—or ruin—the bonds that matter most. (Approx. 60–100 words)

Someone to Trust
Lucy Linden’s pluck and street-smarts light up a harsh existence as she supports her widowed mother and younger brother by selling firewood and toffee apples on Liverpool’s streets. Her knack for being in the right place at the wrong time draws the attention of a young policeman, Rob Jones, who finds her both amusing and endearing. As Rob looks closer, he discovers how difficult life is for Lucy—and how loyalty, courage, and a touch of romance can emerge from struggle. (Approx. 60–100 words)

Where There’s a Will
Milly belongs to a large, loving O'Donnell clan, yet she has felt alone since her father vanished during the Irish Civil War. A decade later, she flees to Liverpool in search of a safer future, finds distant relatives, and eventually reconnects with her paternal grandmother. The journey explores belonging, family ties that endure across borders, and the resilience required to build a new life when the past still shadows every step. (Approx. 60–100 words)

Shadows of the Past
Liverpool, 1928. Fifteen-year-old Annie Anderson is adopted by Sylvia and Hugh after a tragic turn of events. A sudden death opens doors to opportunity, but it also stirs questions about identity, loyalty, and the costs of “finding” family. This touching tale delves into how a single moment can reshape a future, and how the past continues to influence the present in quiet, intimate ways. (Approx. 60–100 words)

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
History lovers who enjoy immersive, character-driven fiction will find four complete journeys in one affordable volume. Fans of Liverpool-set dramas, working-class narratives, and family sagas will appreciate the vivid sense of place and period detail. It’s also an excellent pick for readers who love strong heroines facing moral dilemmas, readers seeking emotional depth without graphic content, and gift buyers searching for a substantial, collector-worthy set for book clubs, holidays, or personal libraries.

Key Benefits:

• Four standalone, emotionally rich novels in one paperback collection
• Inclusive Liverpool setting with period-authentic detail
• Compelling heroines and nuanced relationships that drive the plots
• Great for binge-reading and gifting to fans of historical fiction
• Consistent author voice across a cohesive reading journey
• Accessible paperback format for easy reading and sharing
• Delivers suspense, heart, and lasting characters you’ll remember

About the Author:
June Francis is a historical fiction writer known for weaving working-class life into vivid, emotionally charged stories set in Liverpool and its surrounding communities. Her novels bring to life the struggles, resilience, and warmth of ordinary people navigating love, loss, and social change in the early to mid-20th century. With clear, immersive storytelling and sharply drawn settings, Francis creates accessible yet memorable reads that appeal to fans of family sagas, community-centered drama, and period detail. This collection showcases her talent for crafting distinct, gut-wrenching moments within a readable, page-turning style.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
If you crave historical fiction with heart, this collection delivers four distinct journeys that echo each other in mood and atmosphere. The Liverpool backdrop feels lived-in and real, inviting you to linger in streets, kitchens, and parlours where pivotal choices shape destinies. Owning the complete set means a ready-made binge-read, a visible shelf statement, and a dependable gift for readers who appreciate character-driven drama grounded in a richly drawn era.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.