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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
- GenresHistorical Fiction
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.
June 8, 2026
I loved this book.
I chose this rating because I really enjoyed this story ,how the friends helped each other through thick and thin..JESSIE the main character I loved her she worked hard and played hard and loved hard.I would love to have her as my neighbour.
I chose this rating because I really enjoyed this story ,how the friends helped each other through thick and thin..JESSIE the main character I loved her she worked hard and played hard and loved hard.I would love to have her as my neighbour.
June 13, 2026
A heart warming story
I didnt think I would read this book to the end I felt the story wasn't going far. It would have been nice to have more description of places and the people to really help you feel part of it.
I stuck with it and the last quarter was much more enjoyable
I didnt think I would read this book to the end I felt the story wasn't going far. It would have been nice to have more description of places and the people to really help you feel part of it.
I stuck with it and the last quarter was much more enjoyable
June 7, 2026
Union street girls
Loved this book and the wonderful story that came to an amazing end. Thank you so much June for this fabulous story ❤
Loved this book and the wonderful story that came to an amazing end. Thank you so much June for this fabulous story ❤
July 21, 2026
Loved this Book
Could not put it down. Read in in 2_days! Beautiful story so heartfelt and beautiful written!! You will love it as well!
Could not put it down. Read in in 2_days! Beautiful story so heartfelt and beautiful written!! You will love it as well!
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