Down Weavers Lane

The Staley Family #1

by Anna Jacobs

When Madge Carter goes back to her home town of Northby, she takes her daughter with her, but continues to live from immoral earning. Unfortunately, as Emmy grows up she catches the eye of Madge's protector, who tries to force her down the same path as her mother. Then a wealthy gentleman becomes obsessed by her and pursues her, though Emmy seeks only to earn an honest living as a maid.

Other people are facing difficulties in Northby. Jack Staley is working hard to support his mother and brothers and sisters and must accept the charity of his employer after his father’s death. Widowed Tibby Oswald is having trouble making ends meet. Rich Jane Rishmore is trying to avoid marriage to the man her parents have chosen, but whom she loathes.

As Jack and Emmy grow up they fall in love, but neither feels free to marry. Jack simply cannot afford it and Emmy has vowed not to bring her mother’s shame to any man. When her employer dies she moves in with her uncle and family, but her aunt ill-treats her, so she has to move away from Northby. Even then, the gentleman stalking her does not give up his pursuit. Jack cannot bear to live without Emmy and brings her back, but they must still face difficulties and dangers before they can find happiness together.

Genres: Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance

512 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2002

About the author

Anna Jacobs has 87 novels published as of April 2019. She writes historical sagas and modern novels alternately, and in the past has written historical romances and fantasy novels (the latter as Shannah Jay).

She's addicted to story-telling and writes three novels a year. You can find a list of books and series on her website at www.annajacobs.com

Anna reads 3 novels a week. Happy reading, everyone.

Reviews

[Ann Hicks · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think I may have read too many Anna Jacobs books because they all seem the same to me now. There is always a female that has been kidnapped or in some difficult situation and her love interest comes and rescues her and saves her from the bad guy. Then they get married and live happily ever after. Sure some bits of the book were interesting but not worth reading the last part of the book which is supposed to be the dramatic bit but really was so predictable it was boring.

[mois reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emmy and Jack

Another spellbinding book from Anna Jacobs it has it all adventure abduction and murder love and happiness . Emmy grew up with her mam as a prostitute but wanted a better life for herself in that she found Jack Staley but there love wasn't easy .5 STARS a great read .

[MRS S PUSEY · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another brilliant story

Always 5star's for this author her stories are brilliant i felt for young Emmy with a mother like hers and people thinking the same about her.I think this is true even in today's society with some people I'm just glad that Jack didn't feel this way not like her horrible aunt and cousin.so happy that it all worked out well and her and Jack live happily ever after.

[Shirley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

Could not put this book down. So good and such a heartwarming story. I was on the edge of my seat on some parts! Love Anna Jacobs books - always a good read.

[jayne hay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love story set in northern England in the 19th century when a young girl falls prey to rich man who wanted her but she found love from another man and the rich man got his up come in the end

[Yvonne Walton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dieselblackcat

This was a heart read showing how strong the women can be fighting off the men of the olden days.

[Lynn Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5* A good solid story with depth of characters and contemporary realism of the historical period.

[Mr D Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

another great book from Anna look forward to reading more

[Linda Hobson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read

[John Milliner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great story, thanks Anna. Once I had started unputdownable.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Anna jacobs books and are gradually ploughing through them all. This one took a while for me to get into, but once I d got into it I couldn't put it down. Another great read.

[Lesley Puncher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another brilliant story from Anna Jacobs.

[Lucy Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the ending

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an excellent book which I really enjoyed.

[Dpic · Rating 2 out of 5]

Enjoyable