The Honeyfield Bequest [Standard Large Print]

The Honeyfield Bequest [Standard Large Print]
Author: Anna Jacobs
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-02-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9781038763273

1901, Wiltshire. Young Kathleen Keller is being forced into marriage with a man she despises by her cruel father. In an act of desperation, she runs away in a bid for a safer life, although one she might not have otherwise have chosen. But when tragedy strikes, Kathleen is left vulnerable and one man threatens the fragile peace she has made for herself. Meanwhile, Nathan Perry works for his father's accountancy firm but yearns for something more satisfying. He is brought in to help with the purchase of Honeyfield House, intended as a safe house for women in trouble by a charitable benefactor, and there encounters Kathleen. Their lives are set to intertwine and neither will be the same again.

The Honeyfield Bequest

The Honeyfield Bequest
Author: Anna Jacobs
Publisher: Allison & Busby Ltd
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2016-08-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0749020059

1901, Wiltshire. Young Kathleen Keller is being forced into marriage with a man she despises by her cruel father. In an act of desperation, she runs away in a bid for a safer life, although one she might not have otherwise have chosen. But when tragedy strikes, Kathleen is left vulnerable and one man threatens the fragile peace she has made for herself.Meanwhile, Nathan Perry works for his father's accountancy firm but yearns for something more satisfying. He is brought in to help with the purchase of Honeyfield House, intended as a safe house for women in trouble by a charitable benefactor, and there encounters Kathleen. Their lives are set to intertwine and neither will be the same again.

Streets with a Story

Streets with a Story
Author: Eric A. Willats
Publisher:
Total Pages: 312
Release: 1987
Genre: Islington (London, England)
ISBN: 9780951187104

Threepenny Dreams

Threepenny Dreams
Author: Anna Jacobs
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2010-06-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1444714368

Sometimes the worst has to happen . . . Recently widowed, Hannah Firth is still young - young enough to dream of a new life. When her spiteful daughter-in-law uses her as an unpaid servant, Hannah tries to leave, but she is unaware of the depths that Patty's spite will lead her to. Nathaniel King's life is ruined when his landlord's son lays waste to his market garden for a prank - and the resulting feud puts Nathaniel's livelihood at stake. Hannah has only a few coins and dreams of a happier future to sustain her as she tramps the roads and evades pursuit. When she meets Nathaniel, the attraction between them cannot be denied and they join forces. But their enemies have money and powerful allies on their side and will stop at nothing to get rid of them . . . ********************** What readers are saying about THREEPENNY DREAMS 'Such a lovely book, with characters you felt you knew . . . I was sorry to finish it' - 5 stars 'Could not put this book down. I love the way Anna Jacobs makes you feel as though you know all the people and she is a great storyteller' - 5 stars 'Anna Jacobs has done it again!!!' - 5 stars

Family Connections

Family Connections
Author: Anna Jacobs
Publisher: Canelo
Total Pages: 397
Release: 2019-03-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1788634314

Fates meet and lives entangle from opposite sides of the world... Sorting through her father’s papers after his death, Gina discovers evidence of a secret in his past. She decides to leave Australia for England to investigate, escaping the demands of her two daughters. Meanwhile at her home near Blackpool, Peggy wakes every day to verbal abuse from her bullying husband. Like Gina, Peggy is ready for a fresh start. As Gina and Peggy embark on their voyages of self-discovery, they meet new people and forge bonds which will reinforce the value of family connections. An emotional story of friendship and second chances perfect for fans of Patricia Scanlan and Liane Moriarty. Praise for Family Connections ‘This tale of two families forgiving past wounds and starting anew is just the kind of heartwarming story at which Jacobs excels’ Booklist

Salem Street

Salem Street
Author: Anna Jacobs
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Total Pages: 319
Release: 1994-07-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1444714406

**The first book in the gripping, uplifting Gibson Family saga, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Lizzie Page and Lorna Cook** 1820. Annie Gibson's family is one of the first to move into the brand new terraced houses on Salem Street, built by a mill owner for his workers. Annie's is a happy childhood - until her mother dies, leaving her to bring up her brother and sister. And then her jealous new stepmother throws her out of the house. But she finds work in the local doctor's household, and when her adored childhood friend Matt asks her to marry him, Annie thinks her dreams are coming true. Then suddenly everything turns upside-down. Abandoned and pregnant, will Annie ever be able to move into the wider world again? ******** Praise for Anna Jacobs 'Anna Jacobs' books are deservedly popular. She is one of the best writers of Lancashire sagas around' - Historical Novels Reviews 'Catherine Cookson fans will cheer!' - Peterborough Evening Telegraph 'Anna Jacobs' books have an impressive grasp of human emotions' - Sunday Times

The Trader's Dream

The Trader's Dream
Author: Anna Jacobs
Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781529388756

Bram Deagan dreams of bringing his family from Ireland to join him in Australia, where he now runs a successful trading business. But when a typhus epidemic strikes Ireland, it leaves the Deagan family decimated. And, with other family members scattered round the world, it is left to Maura Deagan to look after her orphaned nieces and nephew. Forced to abandon her own ambitions, and unsure whether she is ready to become a mother to three young children, Maura makes a drastic decision: to join Bram in far-away Australia. They set sail on the SS Delta, anxious for their futures. It is only when a storm throws Maura and fellow passenger Hugh Beaufort together that she realises this journey may also give her a chance to pursue a dream she set aside long ago: to have a family of her own. That is, until someone from Hugh's past threatens to jeopardise everything . . . **************** What readers are saying about THE TRADER'S DREAM 'Anna Jacobs is the best storyteller bar none!' - 5 stars 'A wonderful book . . . Very engaging and engrossing' - 5 stars 'Another must-read' - 5 stars 'Yet again couldn't put this book down' - 5 stars 'Excellent read from start to finish, couldn't put it down' - 5 stars

Destiny's Path

Destiny's Path
Author: Anna Jacobs
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2011-03-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1444711601

Fate can take you to places beyond your dreams . . . 1866. Three Blake sisters remain in the Swan River Colony and two are quite happy to forge new lives for themselves there. The third, Xanthe, yearns to see the world. But even if she could afford to travel, could she persuade her beloved twin to let her go? Maia has fallen in love with their employer, and would surely be happiest staying behind with him. Xanthe's opportunity comes in the form of a handsome Irishman bringing some of the sisters' inheritance from England. But for Maia, the same man brings trouble in his wake: someone who has the power to make her life a misery. Can both sisters find the courage to finally find a home to call their own? ****************** What readers are saying about DESTINY'S PATH 'Excellent ending to the series' - 5 stars 'This is a book you cannot put down' - 5 stars 'This is my ninth Anna Jacobs in 10 weeks! Can't wait to start my next one' - 5 stars 'Another great read' - 5 stars 'A jolly good read' - 5 stars

Cambridge BEC 4 Preliminary Student's Book with answers

Cambridge BEC 4 Preliminary Student's Book with answers
Author: Cambridge ESOL
Publisher: Cambridge English
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2009-04-09
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780521739238

Cambridge BEC 4 Preliminary provides a set of four complete practice tests for the Cambridge BEC Preliminary exam. These past examination papers from University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) provide the most authentic exam preparation available. They allow candidates to familiarise themselves with the content and format of the examination and to practise useful examination techniques. The Student's Book also contains a comprehensive section of keys and transcripts, making it suitable for self study.