Frannie Langton, Girl Woman Other, Queenie 3 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Confessions of Frannie Langton
Girl, Woman, Other
Queenie

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
(The Confessions of Frannie Langton), 9780241984994 (Girl, Woman, Other), 9781409180074 (Queenie)
Publisher: Penguin, Trapeze
Age Range: Adult

Overview
This paperback collection brings together three celebrated works of contemporary British fiction: The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins, Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo, and Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams. Spanning Georgian London to present-day Britain, these novels explore race, identity, class, and womanhood through unforgettable, distinctive voices. Collins delivers a gripping courtroom mystery, Evaristo weaves a polyphonic portrait of twelve interlinked lives, and Carty-Williams charts one young woman's messy, funny path toward self-worth. Together they form a rich, thought-provoking set for readers of literary and book club fiction alike.

About the Books
The Confessions of Frannie Langton opens with its narrator on trial for a double murder in 1820s London, unraveling backward through her life as a formerly enslaved woman brought from Jamaica to England, forced to reconstruct her own story before a court determined to condemn her. Sara Collins builds a lush, atmospheric mystery around memory, testimony, and who gets believed, drawing on courtroom drama and Gothic suspense in equal measure. Girl, Woman, Other follows twelve characters, mostly Black British women, across generations, class, and sexuality, moving in a flowing, largely punctuation-light style that lets each voice breathe on its own terms and interconnect gradually. Bernardine Evaristo links their stories into a single sweeping portrait of modern Britain, shifting time and perspective with striking confidence. Queenie centers on Queenie Jenkins, a twenty-something Jamaican-British woman in London working in journalism, navigating a painful breakup and family pressure while quietly unraveling. Candice Carty-Williams balances sharp comedy with a frank, compassionate look at mental health and heritage. Read individually or as a set, the three novels complement one another: one historical and tightly plotted, one structurally daring and ensemble-driven, one contemporary and voice-led. Each has drawn wide critical attention since publication, and together they make a strong entry point into recent literary fiction by Black British women writers, suited to personal libraries, reading groups, and gifting.

Key Benefits

• Three acclaimed, widely discussed novels in one paperback set
• Spans historical fiction, ensemble literary fiction, and contemporary voice-driven storytelling
• Strong pick for book clubs looking for character-driven discussion material
• Explores race, identity, class, and womanhood across different eras of Britain
• Compact paperback format, easy to gift, shelve, or carry
• Ideal for readers building a collection of standout contemporary Black British fiction

Book-by-Book Guide
The Confessions of Frannie Langton — A formerly enslaved woman stands trial for murder in Georgian London and must piece together her own fragmented, contested story.
Girl, Woman, Other — Twelve interconnected characters across generations of Black British women share their lives in a flowing, structurally inventive narrative.
Queenie — A young Jamaican-British woman navigates heartbreak, family, and identity in London with sharp humor and raw honesty.

About the Authors
Sara Collins is a Jamaican-British author and former lawyer whose debut novel, The Confessions of Frannie Langton, won the Costa Book Awards First Novel Award. Bernardine Evaristo is a British writer and academic whose novel Girl, Woman, Other was joint winner of the 2019 Booker Prize, making her the first Black woman to receive the award. Candice Carty-Williams is a British journalist and author whose debut novel, Queenie, has been widely praised for its candid take on identity, mental health, and modern relationships. All three writers are known for centering Black British women's experiences in bold, distinctive prose.

Why You'll Love This Set
Perfect for book clubs, literary fiction fans, or a thoughtful birthday or holiday gift, this set pairs a gripping historical mystery with two acclaimed contemporary voices. Whether for summer reading, a cozy weekend, or building a well-rounded home library, these three novels reward readers who love character, wit, and honest storytelling.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.