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The Battersea Barricades

A Chronicles of St Mary's Short Story

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By: Jodi Taylor
Narrated by: Zara Ramm
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A Chronicles of St Mary's short story that is sure to entertain. If you love Jasper Fforde or Ben Aaronovitch, you won't be able to resist Jodi Taylor.

It's not easy being a rebel.
So many new skills to assimilate.
Never mind strategic planning, weapons expertise and the like - there's bicycle-stealing, oil-stain removal and boat steering to be mastered first.
And quickly.

It's the time of the Civil Uprisings and two young women set out to make a difference.
Their only problem?
They don't know where they are.
Or where they're going.
Or what to do when they get there.
Other than that ...

Fans of St Mary's will enjoy this glimpse into the past of some of their favourite characters.

Readers love Jodi Taylor:

'Once in a while, I discover an author who changes everything... Jodi Taylor and her protagonista Madeleine "Max" Maxwell have seduced me'

'A great mix of British proper-ness and humour with a large dollop of historical fun'

'Addictive. I wish St Mary's was real and I was a part of it'

'Jodi Taylor has an imagination that gets me completely hooked'

'A tour de force'©2018 Jodi Taylor Fantasy Historical Science Fiction Time Travel Heartfelt Thought-Provoking
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Critic reviews

Takes readers on a carnival ride through laughter and tears with a bit of time travel thrown in for spice
A true page-turner
I've never seen time travel handled this way. I like it
[An] appealing cast of characters... [with] with plenty of humour, lots of action, and even a touch of romance
All stars
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Jodi's descriptions are always great but this time I felt like I was really there.

It's not your usually time travelling romp but that's ok because it tells us more about some of our favourite characters.

Also I wasn't crying at the end I had something in my eye.

So make a pot of tea get the chocolate digestives open and enjoy.

Very moving

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A short story, in Max's words, telling of the activities of Mrs Mack, Mrs Enderby and Mrs Shaw during the time of Civil Unrest. As usual, beautifully narrated by Zara Ramm.

Further adventures from St Mary's

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A great look into the past of the three staples of St Mary's, fun but serious back story to their friendship.

Great to get the fabulous backstory

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completely brilliant best book by far even in such an impressive works. loved every minute

just amazing

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Like all wars the unsung heroes are heroines
And read just like listening to Max well done!

The Old Ladies Rule

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