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.

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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!