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Silver Wishes

Book 1 in the Jubilee Lake series

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 The first novel in the heartwarming and gripping new Jubilee Lake series, from million-copy bestseller Anna Jacobs

Lancashire, 1895. When her controlling stepfather suddenly dies, it seems that Elinor Pendleton finally has a chance of freedom. But her hopes are soon dashed when she learns that the thuggish Jason Stafford has inherited every penny, and is determined to have Elinor too.

Forced to flee with her beloved maid, Maude, Elinor finds shelter with Maude's distant cousin in the remote village of Ollerthwaite, on the shore of Jubilee Lake.

But Walter Crossley has troubles of his own. Having lost his closest family in a tragic accident, he needs one of his grandsons to return from America to inherit his farm - and when practical, kindhearted Cameron arrives, he appears to be the perfect heir.

But is this young man everything he seems? And will Elinor's secret wish to have a family of her own ever come true...?

(P) 2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited©2022 Anna Jacobs Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Small Town & Rural Heartfelt

Critic reviews

In Silver Wishes Anna cleverly introduces the main characters then brings them all together as the story builds leaving you to speculate how it is going to play out. It draws you in from the start, but be prepared for twists along the way. An absolutely brilliant read
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I enjoyed the storyline, but the narration was dreadful and spoiled the listening experience. It was stilted and the volume varied from barely audible to having to lower it. Not helpful on a journey

Anna Jacob

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Really enjoying listening to more Anna Jacobs books, and the narration of this book was superb

Compelling

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In this world of troubled times, this story was a welcome break. For the most part the story was warm & showed human kindness at its best set in innocent times. That said there was also just enough darker twists & turns intertwined throughout to keep the listener engaged. The narration was was also very good too! The first time I have listened to this authors work, and I will definitely be listening to her work again

Easy Listening

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Enjoying read/ listen. Makes a change to relax into a book and keep on the same track and not jump around too much.

I loved her voice,easy listening book with happy story

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I really enjoyed this story from one of my favourite authors when I fancy a "nice" easy listen. Typical Anna Jacobs with characters well developed and likeable. One odd thing... set in 1856 there seemed to be a heck of a lot of white fivers flying about and selling a basket of bric a brac for £1 seems very expensive to me! Yes, the audio quality was not good with varying levels making it difficult at times for someone hearing impaired to listen properly. Overall though a very good listen.

Very Enjoyable.

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