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  • Jam and Roses

  • By: Mary Gibson
  • Narrated by: Anne Dover
  • Length: 16 hrs and 13 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (466 ratings)

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Jam and Roses

By: Mary Gibson
Narrated by: Anne Dover
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Summary

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 Ltd

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An OK story but a fantastic narrator!

Anne Dover makes this book enjoyable. She uses accents so well 👍 I'd sooner search for this narrator than the author.

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Really Enjoyable

A really enjoyable story well read just my cup of tea, light and easy to listen too

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Jam and roses

Loved it .What a good story things that happen in the 20s .The family's together look after each other come what may .

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Engaging drama

If you're interested in period drama at a grass root level then this is a book that you will enjoy.

Good story line with a few twists but I would have enjoyed more detail.

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Lovely story

Such a lovely story…. I want more of it! Of both the books I would like to know what happens next! Really enjoyed it…

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entrrtaining

beautifully narrated, nostalgic and enlightening as to the hardship experienced by the factory workers. recommended

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thoroughly enjoyed this book.

lives lived out in hard times but strength of character shone through. fabulous story with a good ending :-)

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Well worth a listen

I must admit to finding the tales of domestic violence rather tough going but the story moves on and proved to be really enjoyable. Was disappointed to find that I'd finished the story all too soon!

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Lovely story

I’ve listened to all of Mary’s books now. Love how they include people from other books. Anne narrated beautifully.

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relaxing

all ok. enjoyed book.
narrated well. I'd read author again. easy listening at bedtime

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