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The Union Street Girls: A heartwarming story of resilience, friendship and ambition
Southampton, 1912. In the shadow of the great docks, where fortunes rise and fall with the tide, Jessie McGonigall has fought for everything she has.
Orphaned at nineteen and determined to stand on her own two feet, Jessie builds a life from nothing — finding work in a dockside café and falling for charming stevedore Conor. But just as her future begins to take shape, new challenges threaten all she’s worked for.
When shy young Daisy Brown arrives in Union Street, struggling as Jessie once did, Jessie takes her under her wing. Yet as hardship bites and opportunity beckons, both women must fight to secure their place in an unforgiving world.
Then the Titanic sails from Southampton, and tragedy casts a long shadow over the community.
With love tested, livelihoods at risk, and dreams hanging in the balance, Jessie and Daisy must find the strength to stand together — whatever the future holds.
A sweeping, emotionally powerful saga of friendship, resilience and love.
Perfect for readers who love gritty, heartfelt wartime stories, and fans of Rosie Clarke, Lizzie Lane, Sheila Riley, Chrissie Walsh, Susanna Bavin and May Ellis.
Readers love June
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This great book from June Tate really comes to life. A real page-turner.’ Kindle Customer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Moving, gripping, wonderful story-telling!’ GB
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fantastic read, couldn't actually put it down.’ Jane
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I wish I could give more stars.’ Yvonne M.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I thoroughly enjoyed this book.’ GB
Orphaned at nineteen and determined to stand on her own two feet, Jessie builds a life from nothing — finding work in a dockside café and falling for charming stevedore Conor. But just as her future begins to take shape, new challenges threaten all she’s worked for.
When shy young Daisy Brown arrives in Union Street, struggling as Jessie once did, Jessie takes her under her wing. Yet as hardship bites and opportunity beckons, both women must fight to secure their place in an unforgiving world.
Then the Titanic sails from Southampton, and tragedy casts a long shadow over the community.
With love tested, livelihoods at risk, and dreams hanging in the balance, Jessie and Daisy must find the strength to stand together — whatever the future holds.
A sweeping, emotionally powerful saga of friendship, resilience and love.
Perfect for readers who love gritty, heartfelt wartime stories, and fans of Rosie Clarke, Lizzie Lane, Sheila Riley, Chrissie Walsh, Susanna Bavin and May Ellis.
Readers love June
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This great book from June Tate really comes to life. A real page-turner.’ Kindle Customer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Moving, gripping, wonderful story-telling!’ GB
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fantastic read, couldn't actually put it down.’ Jane
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I wish I could give more stars.’ Yvonne M.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I thoroughly enjoyed this book.’ GB
319 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 9, 2026
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April 27, 2026
Such wonderful friends
A super story, didn’t want it to end, such an interesting story with so much going on. She had such wonderful friends.
A super story, didn’t want it to end, such an interesting story with so much going on. She had such wonderful friends.
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