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Salem Street
- Gibson Family Saga, Book 1
- Narrated by: Anne Dover
- Series: Gibson Family Saga, Book 1
- Length: 15 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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Summary
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.
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- Mrs M E Hoare
- 16-04-21
Loved it
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
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- Diane Williams
- 24-04-21
Gibson family saga
I loved this from the beginning so sad it had to end cannot wait to listen to book 2 High Street
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- Jennifer
- 07-05-21
Excellent Book!
Thoroughly enjoyed this! Did all my housework listening to it.
Performance can often spoil a good book, but this was excellent!
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- Beth
- 24-04-21
Very good story loved every minute of the story.
I loved this book I would strongly recommend this story .well read thank you brilliant .
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- Gwyneth Smith
- 17-04-21
Excellent from the start to finish
Loved this book and the characters were very credible. The pace and narration were excellent and I didn't put it down until i'd finished it. It tells of the hardship of the early 1800's and one woman's strength of character. Only one complaint, as I didn't want it to end, when it did. I found it quite unsatisfactory and had hoped for a better conclusion. Will definitely be reading book two.
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- shirlivalentine
- 09-05-21
Absolutely Brilliant !!!!
An excellent read. Fabulous story and expertly read by Anne Dover. The best book I’ve listened to in ages. Can’t wait to listen to the next book in the series. I would highly recommend this book.
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- K. Francis
- 12-01-22
Wonderful family saga
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, the first in a series about the Gibson family, focusing mainly on the eldest daughter, Annie. There are many ups and downs in Annie's life, but she was able to overcome them with tenacity and determination, along with help from her family and the friends she acquired along the way.
I plan to listen to the rest of the series, and am hoping they are all narrated by the wonderful Anne Dover.
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- liz
- 09-12-21
Riverting
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.
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- Jacqueline Rawlins
- 25-11-21
Catherine Cookson fans will love this
I really enjoyed this book. It has all the comforting familiar atmosphere of Catherine Cookson.
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- Jyne Mills
- 19-09-21
Courageous
This book is brilliant , from beginning to end. This is a book about a brutal rape and the consequences. I have no doubt that this happens today but this is more about how this young girl coped with it and carves a life from this incident and first allow it to define her. The love of her heroine shines though the book. More please.
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- joanie
- 22-05-21
good read
I like the story enough to finish it but the writer keep ending her books without finishing the story she starts if you want to know what becomes of the characters in story you just have to buy two book in the series that's just too crazy