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Salem Street

Gibson Family Saga, Book 1

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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 thinks her dreams are coming true.

But suddenly everything turns upside-down. Abandoned and pregnant, 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....

©1994 Anna Jacobs (P)2021 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Heartfelt

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I really enjoyed this book. It has all the comforting familiar atmosphere of Catherine Cookson.

Catherine Cookson fans will love this

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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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Absolutely riverting, one gets totally submerged in the story. It gave an insight into life in the 1800’s. Poor in those days meant a devastating life but sometimes life had a way of upsetting the apple cart as with as with Annie but she showed true grit and determination to rise above her humble beginnings.

Riverting

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Loved it
A great story with great people let you see how hard life could be and with courage and determination. You could be successful.

Salem Street Anna Jacobs

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Can’t wait for the 2nd book in this series. I couldn’t put it down but got plenty of housework done listening to it x

Loved it

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Great story couldn't put it down fascinating characters can't wait to listen to next book

Brilliant

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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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Loved it. Didn't want it to end. Great story narrated beautifully, the characters were brought to life by the book. Highly recommended

Salem Street a real page turner

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Really enjoyed this book. Great twist - not the usual ending. Proud to be a woman. Great account of those times.

Love this book

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Absolutely loved this book and will start book 2 later, cannot wait, read so many of Anna Jacob books and not ever been disappointed, she is just fabulous!

Top read!

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