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Ridge Hill
- Author
- Anna Jacobs
- Narrator
- Anne Dover
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Publish Date
- 8 April 2021
- Run Time
- 14 hours 23 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Book three in the heartwarming Lancashire-based Gibson series by beloved saga author Anna Jacobs.
It's 1848 and preparations are underway for Annie Gibson's wedding to Bilsden's wealthy millwoner, Frederick Hallam. But not everyone is as pleased as they are.
Frederick's daughter, Beatrice, is horrified at the prospect of a new attractive stepmother arriving at the house on Ridge Hill. Even Annie's own family feels threatened. The only person who seems pleased is Tom, Annie's brother.
Soon, however, real troubles begin to pile up for the Gibsons. Tom's happiness is jeopardised by the news that he is father to a child he never knew about. Annie's son, William, is devastated to find out that his real father is not the man who brought him up. And even Annie's joy cannot last. Because someone has uncovered the secrets she has fought so hard to keep hidden...
(P) 2021 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
Critics Review
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Anna Jacobs' books are deservedly popular. She is one of the best writers of Lancashire sagas around.
Historical Novels Reviews
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Catherine Cookson fans will cheer!
Peterborough Evening Telegraph
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Anna Jacobs' books have an impressive grasp of human emotions.
The Sunday Times
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Details
- Author
- Anna Jacobs
- Narrator
- Anne Dover
- Duration
- 14 hours 23 minutes
- Release Date
- 8 April 2021
- ISBN
- 9781529376258
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Historical romance, Family saga / generational saga fiction
Synopsis
The third of five books in the heartwarming Lancashire-based Gibson Family series.Book three in the heartwarming Lancashire-based Gibson series by beloved saga author Anna Jacobs. It's 1848 and preparations are underway for Annie Gibson's wedding to Bilsden's wealthy millwoner, Frederick Hallam. But not everyone is as pleased as they are. Frederick's daughter, Beatrice, is horrified at the prospect of a new attractive stepmother arriving at the house on Ridge Hill. Even Annie's own family feels threatened. The only person who seems pleased is Tom, Annie's brother. Soon, however, real troubles begin to pile up for the Gibsons. Tom's happiness is jeopardised by the news that he is father to a child he never knew about. Annie's son, William, is devastated to find out that his real father is not the man who brought him up. And even Annie's joy cannot last. Because someone has uncovered the secrets she has fought so hard to keep hidden...(P) 2021 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
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