In 1920s London, three sisters struggle to make ends meet and protect their mother from the violence of their father. Three sisters are growing up in 1920s Bermondsey - the larder of London - with its bustling docks, its spice mill, tannery and factories. Southwells jam factory is where many of the girls work. And Milly Colman knows she's lucky. At Southwells she can have a laugh with her mates. She's quick and strong and never misses a day's work. She needs to be. Because at homes things are very different. The Colman household is ruled by the tyrannical rages of the old man - her father. Often Milly feels she is the only thing protecting her mother and younger sisters from his murderous violence. At least autumn hop-picking in Kent gives all the Colman women a heavenly respite. But it is here, on one golden September night, that Milly makes the mistake of her life and finds her courage and strength tested as never before.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Head of Zeus
ISBN-13
9781781855911
eBay Product ID (ePID)
212370529
Product Key Features
Book Title
Jam and Roses
Author
Mary Gibson
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Books
Publication Year
2015
Number of Pages
448 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
198mm
Item Width
129mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Mary Gibson
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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