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A Sister's Struggle
- Narrated by: Anne Dover
- Length: 14 hrs and 24 mins
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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.
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- MARIE STONES
- 22-04-22
great listen
great story with good characters. Enjoyed listening. A glimpse into the period of time.
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- Esther
- 19-03-21
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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- Karen
- 28-04-21
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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- theresa nikray
- 05-04-21
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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- rose
- 27-05-24
brilliant book
one of those books that you get emerged into the story and hate when it ends...a great insight into the struggle of pre war england and the upsurge of the black shirt facist and its effect on family lives.
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- Beryl Shaw
- 13-12-20
Brilliant
Excellent story. Fab characters. Excellent narration. Enjoyed it so very very much. Would actually listen to it again.
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- Jane T.
- 26-05-23
Beautiful all round
Lovely book, narrated perfectly, would recommend , I will definitely be listening to more by this author
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- Sigrin
- 22-04-22
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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- Prudentpru
- 11-01-21
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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- Harries mom
- 20-05-24
stick with it through to the wonderful conclusion
This was a lovely story then it seemed to drag a little for a short while but I preserved and wow was it worth it! it turned out to be a truly surprising and heartwarming story. ilI can say little more than this as I'd hate to ruin the next listeners experience of it. Definitely worth a listen though.
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