Mary Gibson

Mary Gibson is a bestselling British author of historical saga fiction set in working-class London. Her novels, including Custard Tarts and Broken Hearts, Gunner Girls and Fighter Boys, and Bourbon Creams and Tattered Dreams, follow the lives of communities in Bermondsey and south London through the upheavals of the early twentieth century. The Bermondsey Bookshop is a heartwarming saga set around a real bookshop that served the Bermondsey community. Gibson's writing is richly detailed, warmly human, and deeply researched. Her audiobooks and books are beloved by readers and listeners who enjoy historical sagas celebrating the resilience and spirit of working-class London communities.