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The Jam Factory Girls Fight Back
The Jam Factory Girls Fight Back is a moving historical novel of friendship set in the heart of pre-WWI London from bestselling author, Mary Wood.
Can they claim what is rightfully theirs?
From the moment Len came into their lives, everything changed for Millie and Elsie. Both fell in love with him, but he chose Millie, because of her attractive legacy – the Jam Factory.
Millie’s expecting Len’s baby and it should be the happiest time, but her husband’s true colours have come to the fore – and Millie is forced to leave the marriage. Now Millie is desperate to save her child from Len’s clutches. Will Len ever allow her to find happiness?
Elsie’s fallen in love with dependable Jim – but Len is threatening their happiness too. Elsie and Millie are determined to overthrow Len and reclaim the Jam Factory as their own. Will they succeed, and can they rebuild their lives after the devastation Len has caused?
Can they claim what is rightfully theirs?
From the moment Len came into their lives, everything changed for Millie and Elsie. Both fell in love with him, but he chose Millie, because of her attractive legacy – the Jam Factory.
Millie’s expecting Len’s baby and it should be the happiest time, but her husband’s true colours have come to the fore – and Millie is forced to leave the marriage. Now Millie is desperate to save her child from Len’s clutches. Will Len ever allow her to find happiness?
Elsie’s fallen in love with dependable Jim – but Len is threatening their happiness too. Elsie and Millie are determined to overthrow Len and reclaim the Jam Factory as their own. Will they succeed, and can they rebuild their lives after the devastation Len has caused?
398 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 9, 2021
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December 12, 2021
Bermondsey London 1913
Millie and her half sister Elsie, as we join them once again at the Swift's Jam factory.
Millie is moving from the old London house Burgess Place into a new flat, she has a fight on her hands with her husband Len Lefton, a fight to keep her baby, and fight to get back the jam factory, he has taking everything from her and she is broken all she has is her little cottage in Barmouth Wales, a peaceful haven that she hopes to go when her baby arrives to get away from Len. Elsie's husband Jim has walked out of the factory and is now teaching music and Elsie is building up her dress making business, after the treatment Len dished out to both these sisters, hopes and sorrows are to come as we continue on their journey with them to fight back for what is their own.
you will find yourself with happy and sad tears, this is a stunningly realistic read.
It's like your in there with the characters.
The last book in this series and what an amazing journey it has been.
This author is unique in all her work, that pull you in and show lots of emotions too and throughout every single chapter.
A content Booklover awaiting what's in store next from this remarkable lady.
Millie and her half sister Elsie, as we join them once again at the Swift's Jam factory.
Millie is moving from the old London house Burgess Place into a new flat, she has a fight on her hands with her husband Len Lefton, a fight to keep her baby, and fight to get back the jam factory, he has taking everything from her and she is broken all she has is her little cottage in Barmouth Wales, a peaceful haven that she hopes to go when her baby arrives to get away from Len. Elsie's husband Jim has walked out of the factory and is now teaching music and Elsie is building up her dress making business, after the treatment Len dished out to both these sisters, hopes and sorrows are to come as we continue on their journey with them to fight back for what is their own.
you will find yourself with happy and sad tears, this is a stunningly realistic read.
It's like your in there with the characters.
The last book in this series and what an amazing journey it has been.
This author is unique in all her work, that pull you in and show lots of emotions too and throughout every single chapter.
A content Booklover awaiting what's in store next from this remarkable lady.
December 14, 2021
This is that third and last book in this wonderful series. It starts in April 1913 and Millie is heavily pregnant, but she has been forced to leave her husband Len Lefton, when she realised the only reason he chose her instead of her half sister Elsie is because of the Jam Factory and large legacy she owned. Len had control of the Jam Factory and most of her assets after marriage as he got her to sign. It over, and she unwittingly did it. Millie’s stepfather Wilf and his son take on the case of trying to get her assets back. This is a brilliant third and final book in the series, I had to,force myself to put it down to go to bed. I have read every one of Mary Wood’s novels , they get you hooked from the beginning. I guarantee if you read this novel you will want to read the first two, and all her other books. I highly recommend this wonderful novel.
December 10, 2021
just finished this book and so happy to give 5 stars wish it could be more mary has once again had my emotions up and down amazing story sad it has to end needed the tissues but loved every word well worth waiting for x
October 23, 2025
The Jam Factory Girls Fight Back is a beautifully written and emotionally charged historical novel that captures the strength and resilience of women in pre-WWI London. Mary Wood delivers a deeply human story about friendship, betrayal, and courage, exploring the ways women reclaim their voices and destinies in a time when society sought to silence them.
Through Millie and Elsie’s intertwined journeys, Wood brings to life the struggles of love, loss, and empowerment in an era defined by hardship. Her vivid portrayal of the jam factory, the streets of London, and the characters’ emotional endurance makes this story not just compelling, but profoundly inspiring.
This third installment in The Jam Factory Girls series solidifies Mary Wood’s talent for writing with empathy and authenticity. It’s a triumph of heart and history that leaves readers rooting for justice, hope, and sisterhood.
Through Millie and Elsie’s intertwined journeys, Wood brings to life the struggles of love, loss, and empowerment in an era defined by hardship. Her vivid portrayal of the jam factory, the streets of London, and the characters’ emotional endurance makes this story not just compelling, but profoundly inspiring.
This third installment in The Jam Factory Girls series solidifies Mary Wood’s talent for writing with empathy and authenticity. It’s a triumph of heart and history that leaves readers rooting for justice, hope, and sisterhood.
December 18, 2021
Sisters
A definite 5 stars for this book I love how Elsie and Millie are together then the horrors that happened to them and poor Millie a mothers worst nightmare sad this series is finished but it was a great series.
A definite 5 stars for this book I love how Elsie and Millie are together then the horrors that happened to them and poor Millie a mothers worst nightmare sad this series is finished but it was a great series.
March 10, 2022
Excellent book now completed the series all where brilliant tried to read between the lines and came up with wrong answers really enjoyed these books and can highly recommend them all .
An excellent Author x
An excellent Author x
September 18, 2024
There always seems to be a disaster just around the corner for the jam factory girls.
I’m glad it all ended well. But that len is a scoundrel.
I enjoyed this one but the dialect seems to have got more pronounced as the series has gone on and I did find that a bit difficult at points.
I’m glad it all ended well. But that len is a scoundrel.
I enjoyed this one but the dialect seems to have got more pronounced as the series has gone on and I did find that a bit difficult at points.
February 27, 2022
This book was amazing so good xxx
August 14, 2022
A lovely trilogy
June 26, 2023
Great series couldn’t put this book down. 😍 would recommend these books if you want a good read, sad in places but it turns out good in the end. ❤️
September 14, 2023
What a Fantastic book worth reading the whole series
April 21, 2024
Enjoyable
Enjoyed this book but thought it became a
bit repetitive and soppy at times. Enjoyed books 1 and 2 more
Enjoyed this book but thought it became a
bit repetitive and soppy at times. Enjoyed books 1 and 2 more
August 30, 2025
very good read had to carry on reading as the story was really good.
May 4, 2023
A very good ending to a great book series, I did enjoy it. This last book however did have a slight error. The book is set in 1913 and it mentions the Crown Prosecution Service. This did not come into existence until 1986... Am not sure how that missed the proof-reading but it was a good book and I will read more of Mary Wood's books.
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