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Factory girls fight for their loves, lives and rights in World War I Bermondsey.
About the author
Mary Gibson is Professor Emerita of History at John Jay College and the Graduate Center, City University of New York, USA. She is the author of
Born to Crime: Cesare Lombroso and the Origins of Biological Criminology (2002) and
Prostitution and the State in Italy, 1860-1915 (2nd Edition, 1999).
MARY GIBSON is Professor of History at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the Graduate School, City University of New York.
Summary
The captivating bestseller about a factory girl in Bermondsey during World War 1.
Britain, 1911. Strikes and riots erupt countrywide as
the shadow of the Great War looms over Europe. But in one small corner of London,
factory girl Nellie Clark's wages are all that
keep her younger brothers and sister from starvation.
And, as the young women of Pearce Duff's
custard factory watch their menfolk prepare to march off to war,
Nellie is forced to make a difficult choice: between the family who depend upon her, and the man she loves... Following Nellie and her struggle through the
hardship of life in
First World War London,
Custard Tarts and Broken Hearts is an
outstandingly moving novel full of tenderness and drama. PRAISE FOR CUSTARD TARTS AND BROKEN HEARTS: 'The
twists and turns of the friendship, love and family
keep you gripped throughout. The characters are engaging and
soon feel like old friends'
Joanna, Amazon reviewer.
'
Well written and beautifully told story of the hardships and heartache of early 1900's Britain. Couldn't put it down and
had tears rolling down my face as I became entwined with the wonderful "cuckoo" family wanting them to survive'
Dell, Amazon reviewer.
'This is
a wonderful read. It has everything a good story should have, it
made me laugh, smile and weep in parts. So well written that
the characters come to life'
Mafanwy, Amazon reviewer.
'Brilliant book –
well written, well researched, compelling read'
Squirrel 59, Amazon reviewer.
'An amazing and at times
heart-rending story about the
struggles of young women before and during the war.
I was gripped from the start!'
Mrs S, Amazon reviewer.
Foreword
Factory girls fight for their loves, lives and rights in World War I Bermondsey.
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'A lovely read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction, family saga or romance ... if she continues to write to this standard she could well become a household name' Left on the Shelf.
