Shadows of the Past & Someone to Trust 6 Books Collection Set by June Francis - Fiction - Paperback
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Titles in This Set:
Another Mans Child
Shadows of the Past
Memories Are Made of This
Its Now or Never
Someone to Trust
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Overview:
June Francis Collection brings six sweeping Liverpool-based historical family dramas into one beautifully packaged paperback set. Spanning the 1900s through the postwar decades, these interwoven tales follow ordinary people who navigate heartbreak, resilience, and the secrets that bind families. From the wartime hardships that redefine motherhood to the quiet courage of women building a life in bustling port towns, each novel offers immersive period detail, warm-hearted characters, and emotional, page-turning plots. This collection is ideal for readers who crave atmospheric sagas with strong heroines, authentic settings, and a sense of history that informs every choice. It’s also a generous gift for fans of Liverpool fiction, historical romance, and multilayered family drama. Buying the complete set offers tangible value, convenience, and a binge-reading experience that stays true to June Francis’s beloved storytelling voice.
What Makes This Collection Special:
This six-book collection showcases June Francis’s distinctive ability to fuse place, period, and family longing into cohesive, memorable narratives. Each title stands alone yet shares a generous sense of community, grit, and hope that runs through Liverpool’s streets across changing times. Readers will enjoy recurring motifs—the pull of home, the cost of independence, and the endurance of maternal love—while relishing fresh perspectives in every story. The set invites immersive, marathon-reading sessions that feel both nostalgic and new, making it a perfect gift for readers who love sprawling family sagas, richly drawn settings, and a voice that remains consistently warm, human, and quietly triumphant.
Books Included in This Collection:
Another Mans Child
In 1909 Liverpool, Molly May escapes a cruel in-law situation after her husband is lost at sea. She travels to Burscough Bridge where she gives birth, facing the daunting road ahead as a single mother. This tale of courage, survival, and new beginnings introduces a world where every decision carries weight and the future is built from resilience and quiet hope.
Shadows of the Past
Liverpool, 1928. Fifteen-year-old Annie Anderson is fostered by Sylvia and Hugh after the death of their own daughter. Told that her birth mother died in childbirth, Annie’s sense of self is shaped by kinship and secrecy. A chance encounter with a local boy reveals hidden truths, and the cost of uncovering them tests loyalty, trust, and the meaning of family across generations.
Memories Are Made of This
Jeanette Walker’s mother vanished during a wartime bombing raid, leaving twelve years of unanswered questions. Is the disappearance a tragedy, or a choice to leave behind a life that could no longer be endured? As the truth begins to surface, memory, love, and the bonds of kinship shape a daughter’s search for belonging and healing in postwar Liverpool.
Its Now or Never
In 1942, Dorothy Wilson and Lynne Donegan give birth in a home for unmarried mothers. Thirteen years later, Dorothy lands her first major film role, while her relationship with Sam faces testing choices about fame, career, and a life beyond the screen. The collision of ambition and affection drives a gripping tale of dreams pursued—and friendships tested—under the bright lights of cinema and the quiet pull of home.
Where There's a Will
Milly, part of a large O’Donnell clan, has felt alone since her father disappeared in the Irish Civil War. A decade on, she flees to Liverpool, seeking a brighter future. The journey opens old wounds and new opportunities, weaving a narrative about independence, belonging, and the search for a place to call home.
Someone to Trust
Plucky Lucy Linden supports her widowed mother and younger brother by selling firewood and toffee apples on Liverpool’s streets. When hardship and hard truths test her courage, Lucy’s strength and trust in others carry her—and her family—through danger, sacrifice, and the promise of a steadier tomorrow.
Who This Set Is Perfect For:
This collection is ideal for fans of historical fiction, British saga novels, and readers who love Liverpool’s richly drawn backdrop. It will appeal to those who enjoy multi-generational stories, strong female protagonists, and atmospheric storytelling. Gift buyers will appreciate the consistency of tone and setting across six distinct yet thematically linked tales. It’s also a wonderful choice for readers seeking a satisfying, binge-worthy reading experience that deepens with every title while remaining accessible to newcomers to June Francis’s work.
Key Benefits:
- Six immersive historical novels in one indispensable collection
- Coherent Liverpool setting with era-spanning social and cultural detail
- Strong, resourceful female leads, each with a compelling arc
- Self-contained stories that also form a cohesive reading journey
- Ideal gift for fans of saga fiction, romance, and historical drama
- Quality paperback format, ready for home libraries and shelves
About the Author:
June Francis is a British author renowned for Liverpool-based historical sagas that blend family drama with rich social detail. Born in Blackpool and raised in Liverpool, she writes with warmth, period nuance, and a deep sense of place that fans have celebrated for years. Her novels commonly explore resilience, motherhood, and the ways communities survive through times of upheaval, weaving characters you’ll remember long after you turn the last page. With a long-standing readership, Francis’s voice remains a comforting, immersive constant in the world of mid-20th-century British fiction.
Why You’ll Love This Set:
Owning the June Francis Collection means instant access to six beloved Liverpool-set novels, each delivering emotional depth, strong storytelling, and a window into a bygone era. The value is clear: one purchase, six complete stories, all in a consistent, high-quality paperback format. It’s perfect for fans looking to binge-read a confident, character-driven saga across decades, or for gift buyers seeking a thoughtful, impactful present for readers who love history, heart, and a strong sense of place.
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.
