The Jam Factory Girls – Mary Wood

Very excited to be closing this tour. This is an exciting new series, which I can’t wait to read the rest of…

The Jam Factory Girls is an uplifting and emotional novel of friendship set in the heart of pre-WWI London from bestselling author, Mary Wood.



Life for Elsie is difficult as she struggles to cope with her alcoholic mother. Caring for her siblings and working long hours at Swift’s Jam factory in London’s Bermondsey is exhausting. Thankfully her lifelong friendship with Dot helps to smooth over life’s rough edges.

When Elsie and Dot meet Millie Swift, they are nervous to be in the presence of the bosses’ daughter. Over time, they are surprised to feel so drawn to her, but should two East End girls be socializing in such circles?

When disaster strikes, it binds the women in ways they could never imagine. Long-held secrets are revealed that could change all their lives.

As always Mary takes us into the world of her characters and I couldn’t help but be mesmerised by the twists and turns of girls at London’s Shaw’s Jam Factory. The book is still of unexpected twists, just as you think you know how it’s going, something is thrown into the plot, that’s keeps you gripped.

I loved Elsie & Dot, it felt as if they were friends of mine… The events were believable and were all written in. It’s a complete rollercoaster of emotions from pure elation, to horror and sadness. I cannot recommend this enough is for are fans of Mary or Maggie Mason. You are in for an absolute treat.

About The Author
Born the thirteenth child of fifteen to a middle-class mother and an East End barrow boy, Mary Wood’s family was poor, but rich in love. Mary raised four children and has numerous grandchildren, step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. An avid reader, she first put pen to paper in 1989 and is now a full-time novelist.

You can find Mary on Twitter: @Authormary