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Titles in This Set
The Girl Who Just Appeared
The Secrets We Keep
The History of Us
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789124249472
Publisher: Pan (Pan Macmillan)
Age Range: Adult
Overview
This collection brings together three compelling novels from acclaimed screenwriter and author Jonathan Harvey, best known for his sharp wit and heartfelt storytelling. Spanning Liverpool and London across several decades, The Girl Who Just Appeared, The Secrets We Keep and The History of Us explore family, identity, friendship and the secrets that shape ordinary lives. Perfect for readers who love character-driven contemporary fiction with warmth, humour and emotional depth, this set is a wonderful introduction to Harvey's distinctive voice as a novelist.
About the Books
The Girl Who Just Appeared follows Holly Smith, adopted as a baby and always feeling like the girl with no history. When she discovers the flat where she was born is available to rent in Liverpool, she moves in and uncovers a tin of old papers hidden beneath the floorboards, sending her on a journey into a past she never knew, interwoven with the story of a teenage boy raising his younger brother in 1980s Liverpool. The Secrets We Keep introduces a woman whose husband vanished one day and never returned, leaving her raising two children under the weight of public speculation, until a left luggage ticket reignites the question of whether he might still be out there. The History of Us follows three teenage friends in 1980s Liverpool who bond over dreams of the future, and catches up with them decades later in London, when ambition, addiction, grief and long-held secrets have reshaped their lives in ways none of them expected. Together, these novels showcase Harvey's gift for blending comedy and heartbreak, memorable characters and page-turning mysteries rooted in ordinary domestic life.
About the Author
Jonathan Paul Harvey, born 13 June 1968 in Liverpool, is an English screenwriter, actor, playwright and novelist. Best known for creating the BAFTA-winning play and film Beautiful Thing and for his work on Coronation Street and Gimme Gimme Gimme, Harvey brings the same warmth, wit and keen observation of ordinary lives to his fiction. His novels, including the three collected in this set, are celebrated for their vivid Liverpool and London settings, richly drawn characters and skilful blending of humour with genuine emotional weight.
Why You'll Love This Collection
Three brilliant novels for the price of a bundle, this set delivers gripping family secrets, warm humour and unforgettable characters from a beloved British storyteller, making it a fantastic addition to any fiction lover's shelf or a thoughtful gift.
Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown, and reflects the current UK paperback edition with the listed ISBN.
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