Down Lambeth Way

The beginning of a wonderful saga telling the story of a Cockney family in peace and war from multi-million copy seller Mary Jane Staples. Perfect for fans of Kitty Neale, Maggie Ford and Katie Flynn.PRAISE FOR THE ADAMS FAMILY SERIES! "e;Mary Jane Staples makes you care about her characters, which explains why her books have enjoyed so much popularity"e; -- Take a Break"e;Forget Eastenders, this it the London of old, when people knew each other's names and communities really pulled together."e; -- Woman's Realm"e;Mary Jane Staples completely capture the feel of the period and the essence of the people...has warmth, humour and charm. An ideal book for you holiday reading."e; Finesse "e;I get so engrossed in the stories I feel like one of the family."e; - ***** Reader review. "e;The story of the Adams family is just wonderful, I can't put this book down. You feel part of the family as you read all about them."e; -- ***** Reader review.*********************************ON THE EVE OF WAR, CAN SHE AND HER FAMILY PULL THROUGH?The Adams family were poor, cheerful and, above all, respectable.There was Mrs Adams, a widow having lost her husband in the Boer War; Boots, the bright one; Tommy, the quiet one; Sammy, a wheeler dealer in the making; and Lizzy. Lizzy was a real pearl - one of the prettiest girls in Walworth.When Lizzy falls in love it is 1914. War is coming and everyone is going to be affected. Will the Adams family - gutsy, tough and cheeky - pull through?Down Lambeth Way is the first in Mary Jane Staples's Adams Family series. Their story continues in Our Emily.