Abandoned Daughter, Street Orphans & Proud of You 6 Books Collection Set by Mary Wood - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set:
The Abandoned Daughter
The Forgotten Daughter
Proud of You
All I Have to Give
The Street Orphans

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback

Overview:
Step into a sweeping historical collection from Mary Wood that stitches together six powerful novels of wartime resilience and female courage. Across these interwoven tales, ordinary women confront extraordinary upheaval—from the rigours of hospital wards on the Dieppe front to the hidden networks of resistance in Paris, and from rural upheaval in the Pennines to the grinding, hopeful mileposts of Britain’s home front. The Abandoned Daughter invites you into Ella’s greyed memories and the personal fallout of war, while The Forgotten Daughter marks the start of The Girls Who Went To War series with Flora’s bittersweet story of protection, secrets, and belonging. Proud of You entwines espionage with peril and romance, All I Have to Give follows Edith’s pioneering surgery amid the Somme’s blood and fear, and The Street Orphans chronicles Ruth’s struggle against superstition and poverty toward a new life in the mills. A complete, immersive reading journey through courage, love, and the enduring human spirit.

What Makes This Collection Special:
This set fuses five tightly plotted novels into a cohesive reading experience that follows brave women through different corners of wartime Britain and Europe. Each story stands on its own, yet together they reveal a shared arc: resilience born from hardship, the strength found in friendship, and the quiet heroism that blossoms when communities pull together. Mary Wood’s signature blend of atmosphere, period detail, and emotional depth offers a binge-worthy, page-turning sequence perfect for fans of historical fiction, family sagas, and books that celebrate grit, sacrifice, and sisterhood. Purchasing the complete collection provides a continuous reading journey with a consistent voice, a unified historical mood, and the appealing bonus of collectability for readers who love to curate their shelves with multi-book sets.

Books Included in This Collection:
The Abandoned Daughter
Ella, a voluntary nurse, is haunted by the cries of soldiers on the Dieppe battlefield and by the fracture of trust when a close friend betrays her. As years pass, the shadows of war linger, shaping friendships and choices in a life repeatedly tested by loss. This opening entry sets the tone for Mary Wood’s wartime world—rich with emotion, grounded in real-world events, and led by a heroine whose strength grows from heartbreak to quiet resolve.

The Forgotten Daughter
In the first book of The Girls Who Went To War series, Flora’s early life is shadowed by a sense of being unwanted, until a caring nanny named Pru steps in. When Pru falls from a position of comfort into hardship, the family’s secrets begin to unravel, and Flora discovers safety, loyalty, and the power of chosen family amid rupture. The novel blends intimate domestic scenes with larger-scale upheaval, crafting a heartfelt exploration of belonging under pressure.

Proud of You
Two women linked by danger and a shared mystery enter the clandestine world of wartime intelligence. Alice, an upper-class Londoner, is recruited into the Special Operations Executive and sent to Paris, where she meets Gertrude, an ex-prostitute working with the Resistance. Together they uncover a connection to a mysterious man, Ralph D’Olivier, and vow to uncover the truth behind his death. This novel’s tension comes from perilous alliances, atmosphere-soaked settings, and a revealing emotional journey.

All I Have to Give
It’s 1916, and Edith Mellor, one of Britain’s few female surgeons, pushes into the front lines of medical warfare at the Somme. Alongside her, Albert—a corporal from the East End—provides a counterpoint of working-class resilience and unexpected tenderness. Their bond faces the brutal realities of war, demanding a decision that will alter both of their lives forever. This story blends medical drama, romance, and moral courage into a moving portrait of women reshaping male-dominated fields in wartime.

The Street Orphans
Ruth enters the world as a girl born with a club foot in a Pennine village, where superstition and fear cast a heavy shadow. After tragedy strikes and the family is evicted, Ruth dreams of a fresh start in the Blackburn mills. The novel traces a harrowing but hopeful path through poverty, community struggle, and the stubborn pursuit of a new life, highlighting the power of resilience when communities rally to lift one another up.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Ideal for fans of historical fiction and family sagas, this collection will resonate with readers who crave strong, complex women, meticulous period detail, and emotionally rich storytelling. It’s a superb gift for readers who loved The Nightingale-era fiction, era-spanning narratives, and BookTok recommendations that celebrate resilience and love under pressure. Suitable for adults and older teens who enjoy immersive, multi-plot sagas with a clear sense of time and place, as well as collectors seeking a complete historical series experience from a single author.

Key Benefits:

• Unified reading journey through five interconnected wartime stories
• Strong, relatable female leads whose courage drives the plots
• Rich period detail that deepens immersion without sacrificing pace
• Versatile gift option for fans of historical fiction and family sagas
• Premium paperback format for comfortable reading and display appeal
• Collectible set look that enhances shelf presence and gifting value
• Each title stands on its own yet reinforces a cohesive wartime theme

About the Author:
Mary Wood writes immersive historical fiction centered on women’s resilience during times of conflict. Her work includes The Forgotten Daughter, the first book in The Girls Who Went To War series, which showcases her knack for blending intimate character study with sweeping historical canvases. With a talent for vivid settings, authentic dialogue, and emotionally charged plots, Wood invites readers to experience history through intimate, human stories that linger long after the last page is turned.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
Owning the complete Mary Wood 6 Books Collection means gathering a rich, interconnected wartime universe in one premium package. You’ll enjoy a consistent voice, varied perspectives, and a fulfilling reading marathon that rewards binge-reading with a satisfying emotional arc across multiple generations and theatres of war. It’s an ideal addition to any bookshelf, a thoughtful gift for historical fiction lovers, and a standout collection for readers who appreciate meticulously researched, character-driven sagas.

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.