‘Secrets of the Jam Factory Girls’ by Mary Wood is a historical saga and it follows on from ‘The Jam Factory Girls’. These books are set in the Pre-war years in Bermondsey, London. I unfortunately haven’t read the first book so ‘Secrets of the Jam Factory Girls’ is the only book I have read. I personally found it pretty easy to follow, luckily. As I always say try to read both books in order as you get more understanding of the characters and dynamics.
We join Elsie, Millie and Dot in Swifts Jam Factory in 1912. Elsie has been promoted, she is in charge of the factory floor workers now. The three girls are growing closer and we see the factory is in the up and Millie is getting excited for her wedding to Len. As good as everything seems to be going, there is always someone who you get lurking around and plotting. This is the case here as well. Someone close to the girls is planning to cause massive trouble… can the girls realise and thwart the plan?
Another Mary Wood saga that showcases the time the books are set in. Her research is second to none. The way of life, how people saw and thought about things was so much different than now. She brings characters you want as your best friend or sister, they are so lifelike and real. I wanted to hug these girls and make them feel better. I could picture and almost smell the factory!
Heartbreaking story in parts and I loved every word. I shall be picking up the first book when I can…I loved Mary’s work so much.
Thank you to Random Things Tours and Pan Macmillan for my copy of the book
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Thanks for the blog tour support xx
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Found you at last! I searched beyond the books and couldn’t find your review on any of the blogs that a[[eared, then today I had the bright idea of messaging you on twitter for a link and there was your link for all to see on your profile! Feel an idiot now – but then, I am a bit of a daft haha. Well, the wait was worth it as now I find you have done me proud on your lovely blog. Thank you so much for this amazing review, and the love your words show for the book, much love, Mary xxx
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Super blog.
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Wow another fab review xx Vanessa xx
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A lovely book I will definitely be buying this book
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Another lovely review 🙂 These books are a joy to read ❤️
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Thank you Sharon this is wonderful for a very good book that I loved
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Great blog for a fab Author…Mary’s books keep you wanting more!
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Another good blog.looking forward to reading this really enjoyed the first one.x
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I can’t wait to read this book.
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Great review! Looking forward to reading the book.
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A lovely blog review. 😊 well deserved for Mary Wood. A superb author .
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Brilliant review Mary waiting to read this book
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Great blog review for the latest in the jam factory series. Mary Wood makes her books come to life.
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Love reading Mary’s books 📚
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A lovely review for our wonderful Mary / Maggie.
I can’t wait to read this book!
Lovely blog too!
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Lovely blog looking forward to reading the book
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Good review especially as it’s from the perspective of not having read the first one.
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Such a lovely review for a book that will keep pages turning until the end. I love reading this type of book.
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Great blog for a great author.
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You run a great blog, Sharon ❤️ It’s fabulous! I love your review for Mary’s book – it’s a real credit to her work 💕 thank you xxxx
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lovely review, “friendship will get them through anything” – love that x
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