One Perfect Family, Anna Jacobs
One Perfect Family, Anna Jacobs
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One Perfect Family
The final instalment in the uplifting Ellindale Saga

Author: Anna Jacobs

Narrator: Anne Dover

Unabridged: 10 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/21/2019


Synopsis

One Perfect Family . . . can bring a whole village together

Lancashire, 1934. When Tam Crawford is unexpectedly bequeathed some money, he can finally realise his dream of settling down in the beautiful village of Ellindale.

Tam knows he can be impulsive - his nickname isn't Crazy Tam for nothing! - but this time he is determined not to be ruled by his big heart and hot head. Yet somehow, within just one day, he has taken on a fiancée and two children to keep them out of the poorhouse - or worse. Despite their unconventional start, as Tam and his new family get to know and love each other, they come to realise that his act of charity is the best thing that could have happened to all of them. But there are still problems and they struggle to find somewhere to live.

Tam and his makeshift family are not the only ones facing difficulties. Local benefactor Finn Carlisle's attempts to help the unemployed are being sabotaged by an unscrupulous local councillor, and Tam's cousin-by-marriage Hilda Kerkham has been widowed and is struggling even to feed her son. Will the people of Ellindale be able to help one another in these hard times?

Praise for the Ellindale series

'One of the most lovely and heartwarming books I have ever read! *****' - Between the Pages

'A book of family, love, friendship and loyalty. *****' - Stardust Book Reviews

'I was gripped from the very first word on the very first page and I wasn't released until the last word on the last page . . . When I finished I felt like I had been through an emotional wringer. *****' - Ginger Book Geek

(P)2019 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

About Anna Jacobs

Anna Jacobs grew up in Lancashire and emigrated to Australia, but still visits the UK regularly to see her family and do research, something she loves. She is addicted to writing and figures she'll have to live to be 120 at least to tell all the stories that keep popping up in her imagination and nagging her to write them down. She's also addicted to her own hero, to whom she's been happily married for many years.She is the bestselling author of over ninety novels and has been shortlisted for several awards, and Pride of Lancashire won the Australian Romantic Book of the Year Award in 2006.You can find out more on her website, www.annajacobs.com or on her Facebook page, www.facebook.com/Anna.Jacobs.Books.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sandra on April 22, 2019

I have loved reading The Ellindale Series which ends with One Perfect Family,it has been a joy getting to know and love the residents.Leah,Jonah,Rosie,Finn,Charlie,Todd and Harry.Tam Crawford has been on the road for years but when a dear old lady who he did work for dies he has to visit a solicitor......more

Goodreads review by Glynis on March 29, 2019

This is the final book in the Ellindale series and was every bit as good as the others. I loved this book from start to finish and couldn’t put it down. Well done Anna you never disappoint your readers.......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on March 13, 2019

This is another lovely story by Anna Jacobs, Tam has been on the tramp for many years (most people know him as Crazy Tam). Tam doesn't like to see injustice or cruelty to other people or animals and tends to react and get involved without thinking. Tam is bequeathed money from one of the women Tam w......more

Goodreads review by william shields on March 30, 2019

Enjoy reading this book. Have read all 4 of the Ellindale sarga. Anna Jacobs is a fantastic writer.......more

Goodreads review by Suzanne on April 06, 2021

I throughly enjoyed this last book In the series. I Love how Anna Jacobs entwined all the characters and added more of them and still Kept the story running and kept it interesting enough to Keep reading. A fantastic series.......more


Quotes

Praise for the Ellindale series :-

One of the most lovely and heartwarming books I have ever read! ***** Between the Pages

A book of family, love, friendship and loyalty. ***** Stardust Book Reviews

I was gripped from the very first word on the very first page and I wasn't released until the last word on the last page . . . When I finished I felt like I had been through an emotional wringer. ***** Ginger Book Geek

Praise for Anna Jacobs :-

[Anna Jacobs' books have an] impressive grasp of human emotions The Sunday Times

Anna Jacobs' books are deservedly popular. She is one of the best writers of Lancashire sagas around Historical Novels Review

[Anna Jacobs is] especially big on resourceful, admirable women. Great stuff! Daily Mail