Reading Order
6 series · 26 booksPride family Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellie Pride | 2003 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Connie's Courage | 2004 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Hettie of Hope Street | 2005 | Buy from Amazon |
World War II Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goodnight Sweetheart/A Mother's Blessing | 2006 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Some Sunny Day | 2006 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | The Grafton Girls | 2007 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | As Time Goes By | 2008 | Buy from Amazon |
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Across the Mersey | 2008 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Daughters of Liverpool | 2008 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | The Heart of the Family | 2009 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Where the Heart Is | 2010 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | When the Lights Go On Again | 2010 | Buy from Amazon |
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | London Belles | 2010 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Home for Christmas | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | My Sweet Valentine | 2012 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Only a Mother Knows | 2013 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | A Christmas Promise | 2013 | Buy from Amazon |
Empire Street Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child of the Mersey | 2014 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Christmas on the Mersey | 2014 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | The Mersey Daughter | 2017 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Winter On The Mersey | 2017 | Buy from Amazon |
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The District Nurses of Victory Walk | 2018 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The District Nurse 2/Wartime for the District Nurses | 2019 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Christmas for the District Nurses | 2019 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | A Gift for the District Nurses | 2020 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | The District Nurses Make a Wish | 2021 | Buy from Amazon |
**Annie Groves** (birthdate unknown) is a contemporary British writer and editor. **Life and Career:** Born and raised in England, Groves worked as an editor at Bloomsbury Publishing before becoming a full-time writer. She has been involved in numerous literary initiatives and founded the non-profit organization, Books Up North. **Notable Works:** Groves is best known for her novels and short story collections, which often explore themes of loneliness, identity, and the human condition. Her notable works include: - **The Silent Patient** (2019) - **The Housewife and the Dictator** (2015) - **A Sudden Light** (2014) **Awards and Recognition:** - **British Book Awards: Crime & Thriller Book of the Year** for "The Silent Patient" (2020) - **International Thriller Writers Award: Best Thriller** (2020) **Critical Success:** Groves' writing has received widespread critical acclaim for its gripping plots, complex characters, and thought-provoking themes. "The Silent Patient" became an international bestseller, selling millions of copies worldwide.