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The Book of Jobe: A Tale of Victorian Liverpool: 1
£9.50
In late 19th century Liverpool, the hills of Everton look down on the River Mersey and the thriving port that brings so much wealth to the city. But the confusion of black roofed tenements, courts and slums that stretch as far as they eye can see reveal that amongst the gilded prosperity there lies a neglect of any pursuit beyond the merest means of existence.
Jobe, born on the sloping hills, is oblivious to the struggle of life in the slums where his Catholic mother was raised or the opulence of the rolling Wirral pastures of his Protestant father’s youth. It is not until an unforeseen circumstance imposes the disease of desperation and depravation onto his life that he becomes aware of the poverty, industrial unrest and sectarian storms that are blowing through the city.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Independent Publishing Network (27 Sept. 2023) |
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| Language | English |
| Paperback | 321 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1739528506 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1739528508 |
| Reading age | 13 – 18 years |
| Dimensions | 15.24 x 2.06 x 22.86 cm |
by Amazon Customer
Absolutely loved this book
Couldn’t put it down – great story of hardship in Liverpool.
Also recently read Dogs and other mammals- by the same author….. brilliant
Definitely recommend…
by christine price
wonderful book !!!!
by Joseph Preston
A brilliant journey back into Victorian Liverpool. It was almost Dickensian in it’s attention to detail and research. It didnt take me long to get into the story and characters and once I was involved found it hard to put the book down. The first chapter of the sequel was included and now I can’t wait for the next instalment
by Abby Dwyer
A really fantastic journey back in time. Superbly written and researched story. By far the most authentic historical fiction I have ever read. If there’s any justice this should be making headlines across the city, too good for the Royal Court it should go straight to the BBC
by Amazon Customer
Fantastic book couldn’t put it down a must read for social history enthusiasts . A story of poverty and hardships in Victorian liverpool can’t wait for the second book
by Christina ward
What a fantastic book if your a fan pf Liverpool history you will love this book. The author takes you on a journey through our streets of yesterday years I really felt the despair and hopelessness of the characters I hope there’s gonna be a follow up book.I really need to know what happens to the characters absolute fantastic book
by Chris
A great read. The time and era jump from the page such is the immaculate research and attention to detail. Looking at the streets of our city anew such is John’s skill at bringing their history to life OUTSTANDING.