Jam and Roses
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Anne Dover
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Mary Gibson
About this listen
Three sisters in 1920s struggle to make ends meet and protect their mother from their violent father. Milly works in Southwells jam factory. Elsie dreams of a career on the stage, while little Amy runs wild with her friends.
All three of the girls fear the unforgiving temper of their father and their courageous attempts to protect their defenseless mother will have dramatic, disastrous consequences for them all.
©2014 Mary Gibson (P)2014 W F Howes LtdListeners also enjoyed...
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- Deborah B.
- 08-02-20
Loved it
I totally loved this book and it was narrated wonderfully, looking forward to reading more from this author.
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- Lesley Best
- 26-07-21
could not put this down
I really loved this story and felt completely immersed in the believable characters. exciting and waRm funny and thrilling..
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- Kirsten Carlyle
- 07-08-20
Great story
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the audio version of this story. The story evokes many emotions in me. I found the characters very believable. I especially liked the main character, Millie. The narrator told the story well and brought the characters to life. I would highly recommend this book.
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- Julie
- 22-05-21
Such a wonderful book
I loved this book, it really makes me realise how lucky we are today. But Although times were hard they seem like people cared & looked out for their own. I felt, sad, happy, angry, so many emotions, The end made me actually cry. Brilliantly Written & read, I sometimes wish I was born earlier.
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- Kindle Customer
- 29-06-24
Jam & Roses
The 2nd book in The Factory Girls series although it did not hold my attention as much as the first. I found the story dragged a little. Nevertheless it is still worth reading especially if you enjoy historical novels.
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- Suzanne
- 12-02-20
Quite a good listen
If you like the ‘Memory Lane’ type of books, you will enjoy this. It was an enjoyable and easy listen. Quite an eye-opener to the reality of life in the 1920s. A little predictable at times but that isn’t necessarily a criticism as it made it quite easy to listen to while doing other things.
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- Mazza
- 20-03-16
Another good listen
I love how Anne Dover manages to separate all the various people by using different intonations. This book went from many hours to finish without me realising. Very entertaining
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- jenni olenski
- 23-01-17
JUST AS ENGAGING AT SECOND OR THIRD LISTENING
I come back to this every year to revisit the family in the London slums. The reader holds our attention and has us holding our breath through serious trouble many times. There is joy and humour and strength. You feel privileged to live in modern Britain, but realise we have lost the close community of a tougher but closer knit era. As we leave the family, the slums are being transformed by tree and flower planting, dignity has been clung to and we say goodbye to the story with optimism.
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- EmmaRay
- 22-05-24
Enthralling
Such a lovely listen. Narration was superb and the story compelling throughout. Great characters and plot would definitely recommend listening to this. A delight.
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- Charlie Carter
- 10-01-19
Lovely stories
Really enjoying this set of stories- bringing my grandmother’s Bermondsey childhood to life. Love the way the characters from each book subtly intertwined.
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