Salem Street: Book One in the brilliantly heartwarming Gibson Family Saga
Jul 1994 · Hachette UK
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**The first book in the gripping, uplifting Gibson Family saga, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Lizzie Page and Lorna Cook**
1820. Annie Gibson's family is one of the first to move into the brand new terraced houses on Salem Street, built by a mill owner for his workers. Annie's is a happy childhood - until her mother dies, leaving her to bring up her brother and sister. And then her jealous new stepmother throws her out of the house.
But she finds work in the local doctor's household, and when her adored childhood friend Matt asks her to marry him, Annie thinks her dreams are coming true.
Then suddenly everything turns upside-down. Abandoned and pregnant, will Annie ever be able to move into the wider world again?
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Praise for Anna Jacobs
'Anna Jacobs' books are deservedly popular. She is one of the best writers of Lancashire sagas around' - Historical Novels Reviews
'Catherine Cookson fans will cheer!' - Peterborough Evening Telegraph
'Anna Jacobs' books have an impressive grasp of human emotions' - Sunday Times
1820. Annie Gibson's family is one of the first to move into the brand new terraced houses on Salem Street, built by a mill owner for his workers. Annie's is a happy childhood - until her mother dies, leaving her to bring up her brother and sister. And then her jealous new stepmother throws her out of the house.
But she finds work in the local doctor's household, and when her adored childhood friend Matt asks her to marry him, Annie thinks her dreams are coming true.
Then suddenly everything turns upside-down. Abandoned and pregnant, will Annie ever be able to move into the wider world again?
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Praise for Anna Jacobs
'Anna Jacobs' books are deservedly popular. She is one of the best writers of Lancashire sagas around' - Historical Novels Reviews
'Catherine Cookson fans will cheer!' - Peterborough Evening Telegraph
'Anna Jacobs' books have an impressive grasp of human emotions' - Sunday Times
Ratings and reviews
4.7
23 reviews
Chrisie Gleeson
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March 21, 2020
Great story and gives you an insight as to how the English poor lived in the 1800s. Looking forward to reading book 2
Lorna Bruckshaw
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March 8, 2016
Really enjoyed this book, and will definitely be getting book two.
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June Prince
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December 6, 2023
what a lovely read l could not put it down
About the author
Anna Jacobs grew up in Lancashire and emigrated to Australia, but still visits the UK regularly to see her family and do research, something she loves. She is addicted to writing and figures she'll have to live to be 120 at least to tell all the stories that keep popping up in her imagination and nagging her to write them down. She's also addicted to her own hero, to whom she's been happily married for many years. She is the bestselling author of over ninety novels and has been shortlisted for several awards, and Pride of Lancashire won the Australian Romantic Book of the Year Award in 2006. You can find out more on her website, www.annajacobs.com or on her Facebook page, www.facebook.com/Anna.Jacobs.Books.
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