Standalone Novels
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| The Orphan Sisters | 2019 | Buy |
| Our Last Goodbye | 2019 | Buy |
| The Outcast Girls | 2020 | Buy |
| The Lost Children | 2020 | Buy |
| The Orphan’s Secret | 2021 | Buy |
Shirley Dickson writes historical fiction set during World War II, with a particular focus on the communities of northeast England. She published her debut novel, The Orphan Sisters, in 2019 and followed it with four more books in rapid succession, completing five novels by 2021. Her stories center on women and children navigating the upheaval of wartime, often dealing with themes of loss, resilience, and family secrets.
Dickson’s background growing up in the northeast informs the settings and details of her novels. Her books have found a dedicated readership among fans of wartime fiction who appreciate the regional specificity and emotional weight of her storytelling.