Stacey Halls Collection 2 Books Set - The Familiars & The Foundling - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Familiars
The Foundling

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
(The Familiars); 9781838771409 (The Foundling)
Publisher: Manilla Press
Age Range: Adult

Overview
This Stacey Halls collection brings together two of her most acclaimed historical novels, The Familiars and The Foundling, in one brand-new paperback set. Both are Sunday Times bestsellers praised for atmospheric settings, meticulous research, and fiercely resilient female leads navigating danger and injustice in centuries past. From the witch trials of 1612 Lancashire to the shadowy corridors of an 18th-century London foundling hospital, Halls transports readers into worlds where motherhood, secrecy, and survival collide. Ideal for fans of immersive historical fiction, this set is a rewarding introduction or a welcome addition to any collector's shelf.

About the Books
The Familiars introduces Fleetwood Shuttleworth, a seventeen-year-old noblewoman at Gawthorpe Hall in 1612 Lancashire who has lost three children before birth and is warned she won't survive a fourth pregnancy. When she meets midwife Alice Gray, Fleetwood's search for a safer path collides with the real-life Pendle witch trials, pulling her into a world of accusation, superstition, and fierce loyalty. The novel was the bestselling debut hardback of 2019, won the Betty Trask Award, and was shortlisted for the British Book Awards' Debut Book of the Year. The Foundling moves to London in 1754, opening on Bess Bright, who left her illegitimate daughter at London's Foundling Hospital six years earlier, only to return and find another woman raising the child under her daughter's name. Told through dual perspectives, the novel unravels a tense, emotionally layered mystery about class, motherhood, and the lies people tell to protect those they love. Like its predecessor, The Foundling became a Sunday Times bestseller. Together, these novels showcase Halls's hallmarks: vivid, sensory settings, women pushed to the edges of their era's rules, and plots that tighten steadily toward their conclusions. Readers who enjoy Sarah Waters, Kate Morton, or Jessie Burton will find much to love here. The pairing offers a satisfying, immersive reading experience for any historical fiction fan.

Key Benefits

• Two Sunday Times bestselling novels by Stacey Halls in one paperback set
• The Familiars won the Betty Trask Award
• Vivid settings spanning 1612 Lancashire and 1754 London
• Fierce, resilient female leads facing danger and injustice
• Great for fans of Sarah Waters and Kate Morton
• Perfect for gifting or building a historical fiction collection

Book-by-Book Guide
The Familiars — A pregnant seventeen-year-old noblewoman uncovers a web of witchcraft accusations threatening her household in 1612 Lancashire. The Foundling — A young London mother's search for her abandoned daughter in 1754 unravels a startling case of stolen identity.

About the Author
Stacey Halls was born in Lancashire, England, in 1989 and studied journalism at the University of Central Lancashire before writing for The Guardian, Stylist, and The Independent. Her debut novel, The Familiars, became the bestselling debut hardback of 2019, won the Betty Trask Award, and was shortlisted for the British Book Awards' Debut Book of the Year. Her second novel, The Foundling, was also a Sunday Times bestseller, further establishing Halls as one of the most compelling voices in historical fiction today. She has since published Mrs England and The Household, both Sunday Times bestsellers.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This set pairs two Sunday Times bestselling historical novels—perfect for gifting as a birthday present, holiday read, or book club pick for fans of atmospheric, character-driven storytelling. Brand new paperbacks make a great addition to any home library or a thoughtful gift for the historical fiction lover in your life.

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