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Shadows Of The Workhouse

The Drama Of Life In Postwar London

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Shadows Of The Workhouse

By: Jennifer Worth
Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson
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 A fascinating slice of East End life, from the No.1 bestsellilng author of CALL THE MIDWIFE, soon to be a major BBC TV series.

In this follow up to CALL THE MIDWIFE, Jennifer Worth, a midwife working in the docklands area of East London in the 1950s tells more stories about the people she encountered.

There's Jane, who cleaned and generally helped out at Nonnatus House - she was taken to the workhouse as a baby and was allegedly the illegitimate daughter of an aristocrat. Peggy and Frank's parents both died within 6 months of each other and the children were left destitute. At the time, there was no other option for them but the workhouse.

The Reverend Thornton-Appleby-Thorton, a missionary in Africa, visits the Nonnatus nuns and Sister Julienne acts as matchmaker. And Sister Monica Joan, the eccentric ninety-year-old nun, is accused of shoplifting some small items from the local market. She is let off with a warning, but then Jennifer finds stolen jewels from Hatton Garden in the nun's room. These stories give a fascinating insight into the resilience and spirit that enabled ordinary people to overcome their difficulties.©2008 Jennifer Worth Sociology England
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loved the history lessons that come with this story. it's beautifully told and very compassionate

beautifully told

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Great to read of the history of the East End in this period of time 1950-1960.

VERY INTERESTING

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What a book. Will listen again. Wonderful narration by Juliet. The description of the ‘flashbacks’ needs to be heard by many.

Brilliant

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Wow! Another beautifully written book by Jennifer Worth. Broken up into 3 parts that follow different people's life stories. Be prepared with tissues, as you will have a few tears. it's hard to believe this all happened less than 100 years ago.

Harrowingly Mesmorising

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Laughed cried and loved this audiobook - great narration of a past time in 50’s Britain

Riveting

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