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The Nurses of Eastby End
Rachel Norris wants to forge a new life and career. And she wants to forget her past.
When Rachel qualifies as nurse, she does so because she wants to help others and make a difference. But she is also running from a past life that must stay hidden forever.
Completing her training, Rachel moves to London but misses home desperately, so when she hears about an opportunity to train as a district nurse in a village near Rochdale, she seizes the opportunity, even though it will take her closer to the trouble she left behind. She knows nothing about Eastby End and she is shocked to find it a little more than a slum. It's clear she will need to work hard and keep her wits about her to win the trust of the villagers.
Joss Townley has been reluctantly working in his father's factory but is dismayed at the conditions the workers endure. When his father dies, he sells up immediately to begin travelling but is called home by his mother in an emergency - in order to save the family's fortune he must take on a house in a place called Eastby End. He has no idea what he has bought, and is appalled to see his new neighbours' misery and anger. A meeting with the mayor, Walter Crossley, gives him direction and focus for the first time in his life, and brings him into contact with Rachel.
Can they both survive life in Eastby End? Or will it be the making of them?
Readers love Anna Jacobs!
'Amazing' - 5 STARS
'Thank you, Anna, for the pleasure you give in all your books' - 5 STARS
'Another brilliant, hard-to-put-down book' - 5 STARS
'Can't wait for the next instalment' - 5 STARS
'A real page turner, I can't wait to read the next one' - 5 STARS
'Another triumph for Anna Jacobs' - 5 STARS
'BRILLIANT READ' - 5 STARS
Have you discovered all of Anna Jacobs' wonderful series?
For a heartwarming and emotional saga set in a Lancashire valley, try the BIRCH END
A DAUGHTER'S JOURNEY
A WIDOW'S COURAGE
A WOMAN'S PROMISE
When Rachel qualifies as nurse, she does so because she wants to help others and make a difference. But she is also running from a past life that must stay hidden forever.
Completing her training, Rachel moves to London but misses home desperately, so when she hears about an opportunity to train as a district nurse in a village near Rochdale, she seizes the opportunity, even though it will take her closer to the trouble she left behind. She knows nothing about Eastby End and she is shocked to find it a little more than a slum. It's clear she will need to work hard and keep her wits about her to win the trust of the villagers.
Joss Townley has been reluctantly working in his father's factory but is dismayed at the conditions the workers endure. When his father dies, he sells up immediately to begin travelling but is called home by his mother in an emergency - in order to save the family's fortune he must take on a house in a place called Eastby End. He has no idea what he has bought, and is appalled to see his new neighbours' misery and anger. A meeting with the mayor, Walter Crossley, gives him direction and focus for the first time in his life, and brings him into contact with Rachel.
Can they both survive life in Eastby End? Or will it be the making of them?
Readers love Anna Jacobs!
'Amazing' - 5 STARS
'Thank you, Anna, for the pleasure you give in all your books' - 5 STARS
'Another brilliant, hard-to-put-down book' - 5 STARS
'Can't wait for the next instalment' - 5 STARS
'A real page turner, I can't wait to read the next one' - 5 STARS
'Another triumph for Anna Jacobs' - 5 STARS
'BRILLIANT READ' - 5 STARS
Have you discovered all of Anna Jacobs' wonderful series?
For a heartwarming and emotional saga set in a Lancashire valley, try the BIRCH END
A DAUGHTER'S JOURNEY
A WIDOW'S COURAGE
A WOMAN'S PROMISE
- GenresHistorical Fiction
320 pages, Paperback
Published November 19, 2024
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About the author
Anna Jacobs
237 books511 followersAnna 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.
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.
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December 26, 2024
Found this book a real good read.
Would recommend.
Would recommend.
May 29, 2024
It’s a fine thing that so many readers feel comforted by Anna’s books she brings pleasure to so many.. she brings people something to look forward to .. and that’s a fine gift 🎁
May 29, 2024
Nurses
What a wonderful book 📚 Anna at her best this is going be a series I'm going love 5 STARS
What a wonderful book 📚 Anna at her best this is going be a series I'm going love 5 STARS
June 24, 2025
Rachel Norris wants to forge a new life and career. And she wants to forget her past.
When Rachel qualifies as nurse, she does so because she wants to help others and make a difference. But she is also running from a past life that must stay hidden forever.
Completing her training, Rachel moves to London but misses home desperately, so when she hears about an opportunity to train as a district nurse in a village near Rochdale, she seizes the opportunity, even though it will take her closer to the trouble she left behind. She knows nothing about Eastby End and she is shocked to find it a little more than a slum. It's clear she will need to work hard and keep her wits about her to win the trust of the villagers.
Joss Townley has been reluctantly working in his father's factory but is dismayed at the conditions the workers endure. When his father dies, he sells up immediately to begin travelling but is called home by his mother in an emergency - in order to save the family's fortune he must take on a house in a place called Eastby End. He has no idea what he has bought, and is appalled to see his new neighbours' misery and anger. A meeting with the mayor, Walter Crossley, gives him direction and focus for the first time in his life, and brings him into contact with Rachel.
Can they both survive life in Eastby End? Or will it be the making of them?
My comments:
I was planning to start the music hall series, however as I started reading that book due to how much I enjoyed Dubaly lake eastby end kept calling to me and I found I could not concentrate on the other book even though I was enjoying the story. Therefor I decided to come back and read eastby end straight away and am I glad I did.
This book was amazing, I loved Rachel's character from the start and my heart went out to her for what she'd been through. I loved Joss as a character as well, again he was caring from the start and both wanted to help others. It was lovely to meet new characters such as Hanny, Theo and lally plus reconnect with Walter and Flaura. I'm already a few chapters into the second book already so that review will hopefully come tomorrow or Thursday depending on when i finish. A 5 star read for me and highly recommend. I would advise reading Dubely lake first before this series as characters from that series are mentioned.
When Rachel qualifies as nurse, she does so because she wants to help others and make a difference. But she is also running from a past life that must stay hidden forever.
Completing her training, Rachel moves to London but misses home desperately, so when she hears about an opportunity to train as a district nurse in a village near Rochdale, she seizes the opportunity, even though it will take her closer to the trouble she left behind. She knows nothing about Eastby End and she is shocked to find it a little more than a slum. It's clear she will need to work hard and keep her wits about her to win the trust of the villagers.
Joss Townley has been reluctantly working in his father's factory but is dismayed at the conditions the workers endure. When his father dies, he sells up immediately to begin travelling but is called home by his mother in an emergency - in order to save the family's fortune he must take on a house in a place called Eastby End. He has no idea what he has bought, and is appalled to see his new neighbours' misery and anger. A meeting with the mayor, Walter Crossley, gives him direction and focus for the first time in his life, and brings him into contact with Rachel.
Can they both survive life in Eastby End? Or will it be the making of them?
My comments:
I was planning to start the music hall series, however as I started reading that book due to how much I enjoyed Dubaly lake eastby end kept calling to me and I found I could not concentrate on the other book even though I was enjoying the story. Therefor I decided to come back and read eastby end straight away and am I glad I did.
This book was amazing, I loved Rachel's character from the start and my heart went out to her for what she'd been through. I loved Joss as a character as well, again he was caring from the start and both wanted to help others. It was lovely to meet new characters such as Hanny, Theo and lally plus reconnect with Walter and Flaura. I'm already a few chapters into the second book already so that review will hopefully come tomorrow or Thursday depending on when i finish. A 5 star read for me and highly recommend. I would advise reading Dubely lake first before this series as characters from that series are mentioned.
May 20, 2024
How does Anna do it? I read lots of genres and authors and without fail, they do go through a slump and some of their books aren't good. Not Anna though. I've read all her books and every single one is brilliant.
The Nurses of Eastby End is the first in a new series and I devoured it in a day.
It features the wonderful Walter Crossley and a few other characters from her Silver Wishes series but introduces new characters Rachel, Joss and Adam who arrive to live in Eastby End - the rougher part of Olindale. Together they are horrified at the conditions and vow to turn the area around.
It's the first book of an exciting new series and sets out the story so well. I can't wait to find out how it progresses.
Another winner from the very talented Anna.
The Nurses of Eastby End is the first in a new series and I devoured it in a day.
It features the wonderful Walter Crossley and a few other characters from her Silver Wishes series but introduces new characters Rachel, Joss and Adam who arrive to live in Eastby End - the rougher part of Olindale. Together they are horrified at the conditions and vow to turn the area around.
It's the first book of an exciting new series and sets out the story so well. I can't wait to find out how it progresses.
Another winner from the very talented Anna.
March 27, 2025
This book from Anna Jacob’s was a page turner for me. I don’t enjoy the last book from Anna as much but this one was lovely. Based around 1886, a young girl gets pregnant . Someone takes her in and helps her find her feet and a career she loves in Nursing.
Some of the things that happen in the village and decisions made by normal householders in setting up funds to benefit the village surprised me and it felt very unreal to me, would this have really happened. ?
But there were some interesting story lines in the book which kept me interested and want to keep turning the pages I need to find book 2 in the series now
Some of the things that happen in the village and decisions made by normal householders in setting up funds to benefit the village surprised me and it felt very unreal to me, would this have really happened. ?
But there were some interesting story lines in the book which kept me interested and want to keep turning the pages I need to find book 2 in the series now
October 18, 2024
This book follows the same Anna Jacobs formula as most of her others. Poor, good-hearted people receive surprise inheritances and try to help the local poor. Young people meet and fall in love. Bad guys with evil intentions are thwarted. Crazy people die accidentally.
The language is simple and old-fashioned, but a pleasant interlude and a quick read, in between other more challenging literature.
The language is simple and old-fashioned, but a pleasant interlude and a quick read, in between other more challenging literature.
December 20, 2025
the one about the nurses in eastby end except there was only one nurse. but she got her happy ending. it seems all the men in this book are very very rich with several houses that are run down and belong to poor people, and one very big house that they choose to live in after getting their inheritance after all their dads died… there is also a murder. everything happens and is resolved in the last 60 pages.. good book but i probably wouldn’t rush to read another
November 2, 2024
Brilliant story
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story about Rachael, Joss and all the other characters in Eastby End, I have read books before by Anna Jacobs and have really enjoyed them
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story about Rachael, Joss and all the other characters in Eastby End, I have read books before by Anna Jacobs and have really enjoyed them
May 11, 2024
Great read
Excellent story again from Anna Jacobs once again found myself not being able to put it down . All I can say is when is the next book due.
Excellent story again from Anna Jacobs once again found myself not being able to put it down . All I can say is when is the next book due.
May 14, 2024
I really enjoyed being reacquainted with some old favourites and new life coming to the valley… please get cracking with the next one I want to know more
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May 28, 2024It's a really good book
Anna has incorporated characters from a previous series of books.
The book is about helping people and finding love.
Anna has incorporated characters from a previous series of books.
The book is about helping people and finding love.
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May 29, 2024
Super read
As usual another brilliant read from Anna, can't wait for the follow on as surely there has to be. what next I ask
As usual another brilliant read from Anna, can't wait for the follow on as surely there has to be. what next I ask
June 10, 2024
An excellent book, well written and most enjoyable to read, thank you Anna Jacobs.xx
June 30, 2024
Loved the start to this new series- can’t wait for the next book!
July 7, 2024
Anna never disappoints you with her storytelling.
July 10, 2024
Heart warming
A lovely read as always from Anna Jacobs. Nice to read more about Walter and friends. And how things evolve and progress
A lovely read as always from Anna Jacobs. Nice to read more about Walter and friends. And how things evolve and progress
August 20, 2024
Fascinating book
As usual, another wonderful read by Anna Jacobs. Please do a book 2 for this one, don't leave it at the conclusion epilogue.
As usual, another wonderful read by Anna Jacobs. Please do a book 2 for this one, don't leave it at the conclusion epilogue.
August 27, 2024
most enjoyable read.
Reading this book took me back quite a few years,when I had some upset.and it made me feel better about things,.
Thank you very much.
Reading this book took me back quite a few years,when I had some upset.and it made me feel better about things,.
Thank you very much.
September 8, 2024
A great read
Every single book I've read written by Anna has been a real delight. I love her books and I'm looking forward to reading the next one
Every single book I've read written by Anna has been a real delight. I love her books and I'm looking forward to reading the next one
October 6, 2024
Not read many books from Anna Jacobs but this was a truly lovely read. I can't wait for the next book in the series.
Also looking forward to reading more from this author
Also looking forward to reading more from this author
January 2, 2025
Enjoyed reading this book
January 8, 2025
Too many storylines covered in the book to get into any of them/for any of them to be truly resolved.
January 31, 2025
I read this book AND was really disappointed! The story was not gripping at all! It was Very Dull.
February 5, 2025
I don't normally read romance stories but I enjoyed this one - I might look for others in the series to see how life is made better for the poorest in their community
February 22, 2025
Such an easy read. Nothing academic about it. Read it for book club and absolutely loved it. Would read the next one.
March 13, 2025
This was my first Anna Jacobs book and I was instantly hooked! Will definitely read more of her novels.
August 1, 2025
Took a while to get into this one . Enjoyed it though .
December 7, 2025
Fantastic book, can't wait for second one 😀
May 28, 2024
Enjoyed reading this book. Love all of Anna jacobs book.
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