Listen to the complete ivy rose series book series. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc. Dare to dream the percy place series book 2 gemma jackson. An entrancing return journey through the streets broad and. Through streets broad and narrow by gemma jackson, 9781842235973, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In this debut story, readers get the chance to meet the main character of ivy rose murphy for the first time. All she knows is taking care of him and her brothers, until her brothers moved away and left her alone. A story of a young girl living in total poverty, walking the streets begging for old clothes from the houses of wealthy people, so that she can unpick the seams and refashion them into decent clothes that she can sell on. Im not really sure what drew me to this book, but i am so glad it did. Interview with author gemma jackson, about her book through. Start your free 30day trial book 1 through streets broad and narrow. Just received my copy of the paperback edition of through streets broad and narrow.
Ivy rose series audiobooks listen to the full series. Click to read more about through streets broad and narrow by gemma jackson. Customers who bought this item also bought these digital items. Gemma jackson seized my imagination and squeezed it. Through streets broad and narrow by gemma jackson bookbub. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies. Through streets broad and narrow ivy rose series book 1 gemma jackson. Jan 23, 2014 through streets broad and narrow by gemma jackson, 9781842235973, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. See all books authored by gemma jackson, including through streets broad and narrow, and the hapenny place, and more on thriftbooks. Dublin as it was in the time of my main character ivy rose murphy. Gemma jackson, author of through streets broad and narrow, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist.
Its a fastpaced and easy read and i would definitely recommend it if you enjoy historical fiction or literature on irish life. Jacksons main character, ivy rose murphy, scurries through the lanes of the 1920s dealing in used and shabby goods, always making something better of them. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Jacksons music has encompassed a broad range of genres. Gemma jackson author of through streets broad and narrow. Jan 01, 20 unless a book is written by an author i am familiar with, its title and cover picture are usually what attract me, spark my interest. Jul 12, 2018 i write books about dublin through the eyes of the poor. Through streets broad and narrow is a story of strength and determination in the unrelenting world that was dublin tenement life. Cant wait to read more and have just purchased the 2nd book in the series. It is the story of the seldom documented back streets of dublin and the survival of their poverty stricken inhabitants lest this appears to be a grim.
Dec 20, 2016 discover book depositorys huge selection of gemma jackson books online. Gemma jackson grew up in dublins tenements and set off at 17 to travel the world. Gemma jackson grew up in dublins tenements and set off at 17 to. Through streets broad and narrow by gemma jackson waterstones. Through streets broad and narrow ivy rose series volume 1 1st edition. I could not put down the ivy rose books, i read the entire ivy rose series in five days. All the characters i fell in love with in the first book, through the streets broad and narrow, return, but the story felt a little uneventful. Buy through streets broad and narrow by gemma jackson isbn. Through streets broad and narrow paperback gemma jackson. Through streets broad and narrow by gemma jackson alibris. Through streets broad and narrow on new years day 1925 ivy rose murphy awakes to find her world changed forever. For years she has set out daily from the tenements known as the lane to beg for discards from the homes of the wealthy.
She grew up in the dublin tenements but left home at 17 to travel the world. Through streets broad and narrow by gemma jackson book the cheap fast free post add to watchlist find out more about the toprated seller program opens in a new window or tab. Janet damita jo jackson born may 16, 1966 is an american singer, songwriter, actress, and. I swear i could hear my own parents speak through the characters.
This was not the case with through streets broad and narrow by gemma jackson. Hi gemma, just finished your first book through streets broad and narrow and absolutely love ivy rose murphy. She is griefstricken and alone but for the first time in her life free to please herself. The third book came out in 2015 and the fourth book, hapenny schemes, was released in 2017. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Her fortune takes a turn for the better, but there are eyes on ivy, and she is vulnerable as she carries her earnings through the dark winter streets. Through streets broad and narrow by gemma jackson goodreads. Books good books my books ivy rose best book covers i want to know her world the old days book of life writing a book. Through streets broad and narrow ivy rose series book 1 kindle edition by jackson, gemma. On new years day 1925 ivy rose murphy awakes to find her world changed forever.
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I started an ivy rose murphy board and this one gets neglected. Ivy rose murphy is deserted by her mother, left with, and abused by her father until his death, a young woman determined to make a better life, you walk every step of the way with her and her amazing ability to work her way up. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Through streets broad and narrow ivy rose, book 1 by.
Between shades of gray is a haunting and beautiful book about a time in history unknown to many people. I did not realize that you had written several more books which are beloved of many readers. There are many reasons why a book might be unavailable. Through streets broad and narrow by gemma jackson used. This really is a very touching story of a young girls life being born and bred in the slums of dublin. Through streets broad and narrow is the first of the ivy rose series and i already have the next book loaded on my kindle and ready to go. Buy through streets broad and narrow by gemma jackson online at alibris. Thoroughly enjoyed reading about her while in route to and from work on my daily bus commute. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading through streets broad and narrow ivy rose series book 1. Nov 30, 2018 just received my copy of the paperback edition of through streets broad and narrow. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Through streets broad and narrow ivy rose series book 1. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Discover book depositorys huge selection of gemma jackson books online. She is griefstricken and alone but for the first time in her life free to please. Through streets broad and narrow ivy rose series volume 1 9781842235973. When ivy rose wakes up that day, she is not prepared for what she finds out. I had read your first book through streets broad and narrow when we were hanging at patricks house during renees last visit to ireland. Jacksons second album, dream street, was released two years later. Through streets broad and narrow by gemma jackson on bookbub. Through streets broad and narrow book by gemma jackson. The brutal existence of the poor in ireland is graphically depicted in gemma jacksons novel. Her fortune takes a turn for the better, but there are eyes on ivy, and she is vulnerable as she carries her earnings through the dark.
Interview with author gemma jackson, about her book. Gemma jackson on new years day 1925 ivy rose murphy awakes to find her world changed forever. This is a story based on the authors own family history. Through streets broad and narrow large print book, 2015. If you are searching for something interesting to read that has a few more stories in case you liked the first, this is one you should check out. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the us. Buy a cheap copy of through streets broad and narrow book by gemma jackson. Her collaborations with record producers jimmy jam and terry lewis incorporated. Through streets broad and narrow ivy rose series book 1 ebook. Between shades of gray is a haunting and beautiful book about. Click to try audible free book 1 through streets broad and narrow. An entrancing return journey through the streets broad and narrow.
The publisher, poolbeg, have added three chapters of my upcoming novel in the back. Never have i ever, jackson, joshilyn, fiction, relationships, thriller, womens lives. Hapenny chance the second book in the series is out now. Through streets broad and narrow ivy rose, book 1 by gemma jackson book cover, description, publication history.
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Through streets broad and narrow ivy rose series book 1 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Unless a book is written by an author i am familiar with, its title and cover picture are usually what attract me, spark my interest. Buy through streets broad and narrow by gemma jackson, in very good condition. The title struck my as a little ackward, the picture uninspiring. The saga of ivy rose murphy begins with through streets broad and narrow. Buy through streets broad and narrow by gemma jackson from waterstones today.
Gemma jackson, author of through streets broad and narrow, on librarything. Gemma jackson fan, i am waiting very impatiently for all of your next books. Through streets broad and narrow by gemma jackson free. Explore books by gemma jackson with our selection at. With jem and the people she meets in her travels around dublin, ivy begins to break out of the propertyridden world that is all she has ever known. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The delivery of this book was prompt, in plenty of time for my holiday. Through streets broad and narrow appeared in irelands book shops on the 1 st of june 20 and im still trying to believe it. Through streets broad and narrow appeared in irelands book shops on the 1 st. My book through streets broad and narrow hit the shops in june 20 and im still gasping in wonder and joy. Gemma jackson is the author of through streets broad and narrow 4. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices.