Thursday 13 May 2021

Secrets of the jam factory girls

 


Secrets of the Jam Factory Girls

 

  A heartwarming saga about female friendship from the bestselling author of The Jam Factory Girls.

 

Secrets of the Jam Factory Girls is a moving saga novel of friendship set in the heart of pre-WWI London from bestselling author, Mary Wood.

 

Elsie’s worked her way up at Swift’s Jam Factory from the shop floor to the top, and now it’s her time to shine. But when she’s involved in an incident involving her half-sister Millie’s new husband, she is forced to keep it secret – the truth could threaten their sisterly bond.

 

Dot is dogged by fear, coming to terms with her mother’s rejection of her. She should be enjoying the happiness she craves with her beloved Cess; instead, she’s trapped in an asylum, haunted by the horrifying cries of inmates. All she wants is to get married, but what chance is there for her if she’s locked away?

 

Millie is trying to build a life with her new husband. But the man she loves is not all he seems . . .

 

Can the Jam Factory girls create the future they all deserve?

 


 About the author




Born the thirteenth child of fifteen to a middle-class mother and an East End barrow boy, Mary Wood’s family were poor, but rich in love. Mary raised four children and has numerous grandchildren, step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. An avid reader, she first put pen to paper in 1989, and is now a full-time novelist. She is the best-selling author of numerous books, including The Abandoned Daughter and The Brave Daughters.


My Review


Mary Wood always manages to delight the reader, even though the journey towards a happy ending is fraught with obstacles. Her mix of gritty realism and optimism is a winner. This sequel to 'The jam factory girls' tells us more about the relationship between Millie and Elsie, half-sisters who are from completely different worlds. It makes for painful reading at times so make sure you have a tissue handy as you wait to see how the girls survive in a patriarcal society. Mary's historical research and attention to detail immediatly engage the reader in the time and place. Another winner!






 

 

 


 

 






 

 

 

 

 

37 comments:

  1. Thank you so much, for this lovely review, once again you have done me proud. So honoured to see my book being reviewed on your lovely blog. Thank you for all you do for me and fellow authors, much love, Mary x

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  2. oh dear, I can't seem to change my name so you have my Maggie one, but she wishes you thanks as well (:-)

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  3. So looking forward to reading this. Enjoy all Mary/Maggie's books.
    Guaranteed a good read.

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  4. Lovely review I am hooked already

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  5. lovely blog and book is brilliant x

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  6. Wonderful words as always mary xx

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  7. If the first book is anything to go by then I am in for a treat. Always great stories from Mary/Maggie which keep you wanting them never to end!

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  8. Fabulous author. Can’t wait to read this!

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  9. Me & my husband love your books Maggie/Mary. English is not his first language & he's learned so much more from reading your stories, thank you from both of us!

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  10. Hooked on this Author, when I read these it transports you into being there as the story unfolds. Look forward to many more

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  11. Super review, really looking forward to reading the book.

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  12. Super review, really looking forward to reading the book.

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  13. Super review, really looking forward to reading the book.

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  14. Love your books and thank you for writing them 😊

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  15. Another fab blog review can't wait to read this installment of the jam factory x Vanessa x

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  16. Another fab blog review can't wait to read this installment of the jam factory x Vanessa x

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  17. Love your books. I have one sitting on my bedside table to read right now. Would love to see then on TV 📺 xx

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  18. Loved this blog thank you love all mary wood books

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  19. Loved this blog thank you love all mary wood books

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  20. Loved this blog thank you love all mary wood books

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  21. Looking forward to reading this as I really enjoyed the first one..

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  22. Cannot wait to get stuck into this maybe even with a wee homemade jam tart and a cuppa 🥰🥰🥰

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  23. So excited about this 2nd book. Can't wait to get stuck into it. Never been so excited about a book x😍

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  24. Fabulous review for our fabulous author Mary xx

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  25. Great review really looking forward to reading Mary's latest book.

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  26. What a fab review! Looking forward to reading this one 🙂

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  27. Great review on this book, can't wait to read it now 😊

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  28. Great review on this book, can't wait to read it now 😊

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  29. Great review, can't wait to read it now 😊

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  30. Fantastic review Mary can’t wait to read this book xx

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  31. Thanks so much for the blog tour support x

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  32. Fabulous review, looking forward to reading it x

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  33. Mary Wood is an amazing Author her stories come to life and I can really relate to the characters

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  34. An amazing writer my fav of all time

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