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The Jam Maker

By: Mary-Lou Stephens
Narrated by: Casey Withoos
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Jam is sweet but it can also burn.

Tasmania, 1874. Growing up in the impoverished tenements along the Hobart Rivulet, Harriet Brown is used to doing whatever it takes to survive. Including, at just twelve years old, shearing off her hair and pretending to be a boy to secure a job as label-paster at the George Peacock and Sons jam factory.

Four years later, the deceit becomes too much to bear and Harriet risks everything on the chance at a future with her ambitious friend and workmate Henry Jones. But this decision forces her into a new deception: play the role of expert jam maker, or else be cast out onto the streets.

As the secrets and lies grow, Harriet is driven to more and more desperate choices. Choices that will end with a dangerous secret which, if discovered, could destroy not only her life but the lives of those she loves and protects.

Intertwined with the fascinating history of the Tasmanian jam industry and the striking historical figure Henry Jones, The Jam Maker is a tale of danger, deceit and the desperate measures one woman will take to succeed in love and life.©2025 Mary-Lou Stephens (P)2025 W. F. Howes ltd. 20th Century Historical Historical Fiction Women's Fiction World War I
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woven In rich history of the companies we enjoy to this day, our beautiful Tasmania. the strength of women .resilience.
factual. superbly narrated. loved it

woven in rich australian history .

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Rags to riches. A gentle and at times confronting story of colonial Hobart through the eyes of those who dared to go beyond their 'ordained' station in life.

History beautifully reimagined.

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The story starts slowly and I wanted to put it down several times. However, the protagonist 's grit and determination to succeed is truly inspiring. The plot twist is shocking and will cause you to be unable to put down this book. A very satisfying ending.

Don't underestimate this saga

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A most enjoyable and entertaining story, presumably woven around facts of Henry Jones life in Hobart.

Entertaining historical fiction

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Such a fabulous book!! I can’t wait for the chocolate factory next .. wonderful story teller

Loved it

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