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Calico Road

The Staley Family, Book 2

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Calico Road

By: Anna Jacobs
Narrated by: Nicolette McKenzie
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'This is one of the best books I've ever read' - 5-star reader review

The unputdownable saga from the author of A PENNYWORTH OF SUNSHINE and DOWN WEAVERS LANE.

Calico Road runs through a tiny Lancashire hamlet up on the edge of the moors, miles from anywhere. Its folk are an independent breed - and in 1827 they are a thorn in the side of the vicious mill owner in the valley below.

Toby Fletcher's father ignored his bastard son while alive. Now Toby is the new owner of the rambling old inn, an unwitting keeper of its secrets. Then Meg Staley comes to Calico - a woman who was strong enough to survive one tragedy, but found it harder to withstand a second blow. Toby finds her wandering the moors, cold and starving, and brings her back to the inn. Working there, Meg starts to rebuild her life and find a fragile happiness.

But then the secrets of Calico Road come crashing down on her and those she has grown to love . . .

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What readers are saying about CALICO ROAD

'Anna Jacobs' writing is sooo good' - 5 stars

'Full of excitement, didn't want to put it down' - 5 stars

'Another lovely book by Anna Jacobs' - 5 stars

'An amazing read' - 5 stars

'A brilliant series' - 5 stars

'Could not put it down' - 5 stars

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I loved it and didn't want it to end.
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I love listening to Annie Jacob's books. I've not had one yet that I've not enjoyed it, and Narrated by Nicolette Mckenzie did a great job. I enjoyed this book, and I enjoyed all the characters coming to life in my head through the narrator. and I hope they'll be a third book 📖 🙂 ❤️

Calico Road

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Likes the character
Storyline has some clear highs and lows so kept me interested
The ready was excellent making a clear distinction between characters

Loved the story and ready was brill

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Highly recommend this series to anyone who loves Anna Jacobs books. Found them both engaging from the very first chapter and could not stop listening. The narration is excellent for both books. Throughly enjoyed them.

Staley family series

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enjoyed story and narration. always enjoy books by anna jacobs. similar to Catherine Cookson but Lancashire mills

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