Jam And Roses

A Moving Saga of Family, Love, and Survival

Jam and Roses by Mary Gibson, published by Head of Zeus in 2015, is a heartfelt and gripping historical novel set in the vibrant but hard-edged world of 1920s Bermondsey, South London. Rich with atmosphere and authentic period detail, it follows the lives of three sisters facing hardship, heartache, and hope in equal measure.

Sisters Bound by Loyalty and Secrets

For the Pollard sisters—Maureen, Peggy, and Judy—life is anything but easy. Their mother has died, and their volatile father, George, is a man to be feared. As the girls try to hold their family together, each must navigate love, loss, and their dreams of a better future. But secrets simmer beneath the surface, threatening to unravel the fragile bonds that keep them going.

Authentic, Emotional, and Unforgettable

Mary Gibson captures the grit and spirit of working-class London with powerful storytelling and deeply human characters. Jam and Roses is a story of resilience and sisterhood, where even in the darkest moments, there’s a glimmer of hope and the promise of something better.

Perfect for Fans of Historical Family Dramas

If you love the novels of Dilly Court, Katie Flynn, or Rosie Goodwin, Jam and Roses will sweep you up in its vivid world and keep you turning the pages to the very end.