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A Daughter's Journey

Birch End Series Book 1

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A Daughter's Journey

By: Anna Jacobs
Narrated by: Julia Franklin
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 Book One in beloved author Anna Jacobs' brand new Birch End series.

Jo Melling has arrived in Birch End from Australia, still grieving her father's recent death. She's not intending to stay long, but after tracking down her distant family, Jo becomes more involved in village life than she could ever have imagined - and suddenly in danger too.

Jo also finds herself drawn to Nick, a handsome newcomer to the village. Nick had planned to settle in Birch End and start a business, but as he grows closer to Jo, he realises he may have to choose between his dreams and a chance at love.

Meanwhile, the new local council are faced with some tough decisions of their own. It's time to take a stand against the poor conditions in Backshaw Moss, the nearby slum, but some councillors want things to stay as they are - and will go to any lengths to make sure they get their way . . .

Will the decent people of the valley win a brighter future for themselves? And can Jo find a way to stay with Nick in a place she's grown to love?

(P) 2019 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd©2019 Anna Jacobs 20th Century Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Women's Fiction Village

Critic Reviews

This is that rare thing, a pacy page-turner with a ripping plot and characters you care about . . . [Anna Jacobs is] especially big on resourceful, admirable women. Great stuff!
Anna Jacobs' books are deservedly popular. She is one of the best writers of Lancashire sagas around.
[Anna Jacobs' books have an] impressive grasp of human emotions.
All stars
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Hard to get used of the bad Aussie accent that sounds more like a NZ accent. Story slow but detailed.

not one of jacobs better stories

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Beautiful story and cannot wait to listen to the next story, love love love it

Loved this story

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loved it as always but the Ozzie accents are more like Kiwi accents. Looking forward to the next book.

As always, a wonderful story.

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This story is engaging and interesting. Sadly the use of a very poor attempt at an Australian accent detracts from the enjoyment.

Great story, difficult accents.

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Didn’t like the story or one person trying to do so many different voices and accents, quite boring and hard to follow

Ordinary

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