A Sister's Struggle: A gripping 1930s saga of love, loss and friendship

The heartfelt new saga from Mary Gibson, bestselling author of Custard Tarts and Broken Hearts . London, 1935. Ruby is always hungry, but she will go without if it means her young brothers can eat. 1930s Bermondsey might be called the larder of London, with its pie, pickle and jam factories, but for the poor working classes, starvation is a heartbeat away. When Ruby's neighbour suggests she go to the Methodist Mission for free food, Ruby knows her father will be furious, but that she has no other option. It is a decision that will change the course of her life forever and lead her to face a terrible choice between duty and a great love. Praise for A SISTER'S STRUGGLE : ' Affecting, poignant and intensely emotional ... A stirring and captivating read guaranteed to tug at your heartstrings that is absolutely perfect for fans of Call the Midwife ' Julie, Bookish Jottings . ' Beautifully written book. I feel so honoured to have witnessed this raw and heartfelt story and I am hoping this review will give the book the justice it deserves... An emotional and heartfelt journey [...] told with pure honesty and heart ' Stacey is Reading . 'A brilliant saga filled with intrigue and questions ... Full of friendship, family and choices , it's a book I can highly recommend to all saga fans. But do remember to set aside a day to read, because once you start, you won't want to put the book down ' Lauren, Mixing Reality with Fiction . ' Brilliant depiction of London and life during trying times . I immediately wanted Ruby and her family to be OK and was rooting for them' Katherine's Book Universe . ' Perfect reading on a cold winter's night ... Set around the same time as the popular Call the Midwife , so if you are a fan of that you are sure to like this book. I thoroughly enjoyed it, so much that it's one I will read again' Rachel Bustin. 'A truly beautiful book... It gives you a glimpse into real London in the 1930s ... An eye-opening book, and if you love Call the Midwife , you will LOVE this book ' Cara's Book Boudoir . London, 1935. Working at the Crosse & Blackwell's food factory, Ruby Scully is trying hard to live a good life. She goes to church, puts food on the table for her younger brothers and turns a blind eye to her father's questionable money-making schemes. Her faith, and her mischievous best friend Ida, give her strength when the times get tough. But both are about to be tested when two very different men enter her life: one is a devout Christian, fervent in his faith and eager to recruit Ruby to his cause. The other is a Jewish campaigner for the Labour party, intent on changing the world. From 1930 to the eve of World War Two, Ruby Scully will face a terrible choice between duty and great love that will alter her future forever A young girl struggles to keep body and soul together in 1930s London, while her proud but spendthrift widowed father refuses to accept charity.