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Down Weavers Lane

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Down Weavers Lane by Anna Jacobs is a heartwarming romance set in a vibrant English community. It follows a young woman's journey as she navigates life's challenges while trying to reunite her family. Themes of love and resilience weave together as she encounters new friendships and deep family ties, offering readers a rich and emotional experience.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to historical romance stories set in the vibrant life of 19th-century England, where strong-willed characters navigate the challenges of love and adversity. Anna Jacobs crafts a compelling tale of resilience, making it an engaging read for those who appreciate richly detailed settings and deeply emotional journeys.

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Anna Jacob's riveting new Lancashire saga introduces an unforgettable heroine.

Anna Jacob's riveting new Lancashire saga introduces an unforgettable heroine.

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Emmy Carter's mother is a prostitute, a fact that has made Emmy determined to avoid the same fate. However, Emmy's beauty attracts unwanted attention; her mother's protector has his eye on her, as does the evil Marcus Armistead, her employer's nephew.

Marcus is excited by Emmy's virginity and has her kidnapped, but Emmy bravely hits him over the head and escapes. Further enraged, Marcus kills her mother and becomes even more determined to harm Emmy. Fortunately, the combined efforts of the local parson and Emmy's young suitor manage to keep her safe from harm.

Finally, Emmy sees Marcus get his just desserts, discovers the identity of her father, and attains the respectability she has so longed for.

Down Weavers Lane is a compelling tale of courage and determination against the odds, set in a world where survival requires resilience and hope.

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Down Weavers Lane by Anna Jacobs intertwines themes of determination and hope, capturing the struggles of the 1830s Lancashire. Readership who enjoyed works by Catherine Cookson will find a familiar resonance in the story's strong, resilient characters. Praised for its immersive storytelling, the novel keeps readers captivated, with each page revealing new depths and emotions.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340750599

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 September 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 315g

Pages: 512

About the Author

Anna Jacobs grew up in Lancashire and emigrated to Australia in 1973, but loves to return to England regularly to visit her family and soak up the history. She has two grown-up daughters and now lives with her husband in a spacious waterfront home. Often as she writes, dolphins frolic outside the window of her study. Inside, the house is crammed with thousands of books.

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