Custard Tarts and Broken Hearts: The Factory Girls
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Overview
The captivating bestseller about a factory girl in Bermondsey during World War 1.
Britain, 1911.
Strikes and riots erupt countrywide as the shadow of the Great War looms over Europe. But in one small corner of London, factory girl Nellie Clark’s wages are all that keep her younger brothers and sister from starvation.
And, as the young women of Pearce Duff’s custard factory watch their menfolk prepare to march off to war, Nellie is forced to make a difficult choice: between the family who depend upon her, and the man she loves...
Following Nellie and her struggle through the hardship of life in First World War London, Custard Tarts and Broken Hearts is an outstandingly moving novel full of tenderness and drama.
PRAISE FOR CUSTARD TARTS AND BROKEN HEARTS:
‘The twists and turns of the friendship, love and family keep you gripped throughout. The characters are engaging and soon feel like old friends’ Joanna, Amazon reviewer.
’Well written and beautifully told story of the hardships and heartache of early 1900’s Britain. Couldn’t put it down and had tears rolling down my face as I became entwined with the wonderful “cuckoo” family wanting them to survive’ Dell, Amazon reviewer.
’This is a wonderful read. It has everything a good story should have, it made me laugh, smile and weep in parts. So well written that the characters come to life’ Mafanwy, Amazon reviewer.
’Brilliant book – well written, well researched, compelling read’ Squirrel 59, Amazon reviewer.
’An amazing and at times heart-rending story about the struggles of young women before and during the war. I was gripped from the start!’ Mrs S, Amazon reviewer.
Factory girls fight for their loves, lives and rights in World War I Bermondsey.
Mary Gibson is going to go a long way... a really good read’
A cracking tale full of warmth and history
A fabulous, fascinating read
There were parts that tugged unrelentingly at my heartstrings and parts that left me wanting to jump for joy... A real triumph’
I simply couldn’t put it down
A lovely read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction, family saga or romance... if she continues to write to this standard she could well become a household name’
- Title: Custard Tarts and Broken Hearts
- Author: Mary Gibson
- Series: The Factory Girls
- Publisher: Head of Zeus
- Print Publication Date: 2013
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Pages: 448
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781781855751, 1781855757
- Resource ID: LLS:9781781855751
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-04-22T12:51:38Z
Mary Gibson was born and brought up in Bermondsey, south east London, where both her grandmother and mother were factory girls. She is the author of the bestselling Custard Tarts and Broken Hearts, which was selected for World Book Night 2015, and five other novels, Jam and Roses, Gunner Girls and Fighter Boys, Bourbon Creams and Tattered Dreams, Hattie's Home and A Sister's Struggle. marygibsonauthor.co.uk @MaryGibsonBooks
Mary Gibson was born and brought up in Bermondsey, south east London, where both her grandmother and mother were factory girls. She is the author of the bestselling Custard Tarts and Broken Hearts, which was selected for World Book Night 2015, and five other novels, Jam and Roses, Gunner Girls and Fighter Boys, Bourbon Creams and Tattered Dreams, Hattie's Home and A Sister's Struggle. marygibsonauthor.co.uk @MaryGibsonBooks