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  • A Sister's Struggle

  • By: Mary Gibson
  • Narrated by: Anne Dover
  • Length: 14 hrs and 24 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (267 ratings)
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A Sister's Struggle

By: Mary Gibson
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Summary

London, 1935. Ruby is always hungry, but she will go without if it means her young brothers can eat. 1930s Bermondsey might be called the larder of London, with its pie, pickle and jam factories, but for the poor working classes, starvation is often only a heartbeat away. 

When Ruby's neighbour suggests she ought to go to the Methodist Mission for free food, Ruby knows her father will be furious, but she has no other option. It is a decision that will change the course of her life forever, split her family and in the end lead her to face a terrible choice between duty and a great love.  

A heartfelt saga from the best-selling author of Custard Tarts and Broken Hearts.

©2019 Mary Gibson (P)2019 W. F. Howes Ltd

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great listen

great story with good characters. Enjoyed listening. A glimpse into the period of time.

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Wonderful story

This is a story you will not want to put down, a book of love of a daughter and sister to her siblings, but with a shocking revelation, this proved to be both sad , and so happy at the end, a must listen to story

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Good read

really nice story of hard times and happiness, a book that kept me thinking of the Characters long after I finished the book. love Ann Dover, great narrator

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Ruby’s struggle


A great feel good story, easy listening and lovingly read by Ann Dover whose voices are faultless.

Based in Bermondsey in the pre war years. The rise of the fascist under Moseley was weaved throughout as well as the poverty and mayhem of this impoverished London borough. However the sense of family and friends in the same situation overrides the doom and gloom.

I need these lighter books after the more heavy going books and just generally for a lighter life.

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Beautiful all round

Lovely book, narrated perfectly, would recommend , I will definitely be listening to more by this author

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Brilliant

Excellent story. Fab characters. Excellent narration. Enjoyed it so very very much. Would actually listen to it again.

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A real Treat

This is my first listen to a Mary Gibson book, it covered time, family life and our history. what a lesson in hardship, faith, love and war.
So pleased to have come to know such wonderful characters.
Hard to put down.

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Worthy

Thoughily enjoyed this story. Very well narrated too. The characters were believable. I listened over 3 days, didn't want to put aside.

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Excellent

I will definitely listen to more of Mary Gibson books especially if Anne Dover is narrating.

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absolutely enjoyed it

love the storyline would recommend this thank you audible for putting this book in Audible

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