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Salem Street

Book One in the brilliantly heartwarming Gibson Family Saga

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Salem Street

By: Anna Jacobs
Narrated by: Anne Dover
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The first book in the heartwarming Gibson series by beloved saga author Anna Jacobs.

In 1820 Salem Street is sparkling and new: eight small terraced houses built by a Lancashire mill owner for his best workers. Annie Gibson's family is one of the first to move in - a step up in the world for them. But when her mother dies, Annie's happy childhood ends and she is left to bring up her brother and sister.

Red-haired, intelligent and startlingly pretty, Annie soon finds herself banished from home by a jealous stepmother. She finds work in the local doctor's household where she learns about the fascinating world outside Salem Street. And when her adored childhood friend Matt asks her to marry him, Annie thikns her dreams are coming true.

But suddenly everything turns upside-down. Abandoned and pregant, Annie returns to Salem Street, where an unexpected offer gives her independence. One day, she vows, she will move into the wider world again. One day...

(P) 2021 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd©1994 Anna Jacobs Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Heartfelt
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Anna Jacobs' books are deservedly popular. She is one of the best writers of Lancashire sagas around.
Catherine Cookson fans will cheer!
Anna Jacobs' books have an impressive grasp of human emotions.
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Not my normal genre however thoroughly enjoyed, looking forward to next in series. Perfect performance, easy to listen to, enchanting story.

brilliant

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Wonderful narrator:-) Could not stop listening. Will start the next book in the series straight away.

Well written story, really liked it.

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great family saga. full of pain sadness and hope. triumphs and overcoming odds. Great

good storytelling

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A great story, I couldn't stop listening. When I chose this book, I wasn't aware it was the first book in the Gibson family saga, but im delighted that the story continues. I'm now looking forward to reading the rest...

1. Salem Street
2. High Street
3. Ridge Hill
4. Hallam Square
5. Spinners Lake

A fabulous book!

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Really loved this book. Appreciate its ending showing how it pays to persevere beyond adversities.

Great story telling

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