Ridge Hill

The Gibson Family #3

by Anna Jacobs

Preparations are under way for Annie Gibson's wedding to the wealthy Frederick Hallam, but not everyone is pleased about it. Then the real troubles begin to pile up. Annie's son is devastated to find out who his real father is, and someone has uncovered the secret Annie fought hard to keep hidden.

Genres: Historical, Fiction

480 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Anna Jacobs has 87 novels published as of April 2019. She writes historical sagas and modern novels alternately, and in the past has written historical romances and fantasy novels (the latter as Shannah Jay).

She's addicted to story-telling and writes three novels a year. You can find a list of books and series on her website at www.annajacobs.com

Anna reads 3 novels a week. Happy reading, everyone.

Reviews

[MRS S PUSEY · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another brilliant story.

The Gibson family so far have been through so much and yet they have come back from so much every time they think everything is going well comes another knock down poor Annie losing the baby then poor Tom losing Marianne and then finding out about their sister's and May dying how tragic was all this very sad .Thank goodness Fredrick came up with the idea of Rosie for Tom to help let his grief out and star to live life again.

[Pati Mishler]

This is the 3rd book of “The Gibson Saga” in the year 1848 and Annie Ashworth formerly Annie Gibson had worked hard at becoming a great seamstress. Annie did such a good job at it that she opened her own dress making salon that she named “ The Bilsden Ladies Salon. It was in the very best part of High Street and she was very proud of all she had accomplished.

[K S Renuka · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mind blowing

A mix if all emotions..it like you are watching everything live.. you can just feel it while you read. Oh God how can someone write like this. I just cant wait to take up the next book in this series.. luv you Anna

[Penny Little · Rating 3 out of 5]

Part of a series but can be read as a stand alone novel. I like the characters so am reading the whole series for the 'feel good' factor.

[Linda Hobson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this book about the gibson family ,going to be reading the next book in this saga

[Pauline Haney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought I had read this series of The Gibson’s but thanks to Goodreads I was mistaken. I am now reading and enjoying the series 😍

[Louise Carter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series, there is a minor mistake as Catherine’s baby is called Philip John in book two but Samuel John in book three. Otherwise a lovely series.

[Christine Sherwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just love this family, so much stamina and strength of character, even pride.

[Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was another awesome book in the series. The saga just keeps getting better. I can’t seem to
Put the books down. Off to read the fourth one

[aprilla · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'll continue the series

[mrs e a tinsdale · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not the best

There was too many spelling errors and the grammar should have
been better it was very distracting
Not up to the usual standard

[Sean Mc · Rating 4 out of 5]

a bit repetitive

Story lines very similar to first two books hopefully the last two will have different plots,less doom and gloom bit more drama.

[Gillian · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brilliant book

[Lynn Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved book 3 in this series taking us from 1845 Lancashire seeing Annie achieve personal happiness and ongoing business success. Yes, there are trials and tribulations, and another enemy made - her stepdaughter Beatrice for one!
Sadness at how William finds out about his birth and real father by a bitter and hating Beatrice which almost spoils the close relationship with his mother Annie.
Also, to see her brother Tom to continue to find his happiness with Marianne which when she is killed by the reckless Lord Darrington you mourn along with Tom and yes, I cried for his loss!
Annie's other siblings continue to thrive, and lives improve through the opportunities given to them. Also, her father is given a third chance to find happiness despite Tom's initial disapproval.
Also, the doctor gains another daughter - illegitimate from his estranged wife who dies in childbirth and the chance of happiness with his young housekeeper Ellie - Annie's friend from when they both started out as servants in the doctor's household in the 1830s.
I loved it.

[miss m.lambeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fantastic tale!

Excellent read. Yet again totally unsustainable!! Looking forward to book 4.I'm not usually into historical novels but this series of books are completely addictive

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 3 in the Gibson Family Saga - two more to go! Really enjoying this family saga and the stories reflect the history of the period so well. This one deals with the Great Exhibition and the building of the railways.

[Dawn Ward · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

five star rating the three books in this series are just so easy to read. I could not put them down,I would highly recommend them

[🐝 Shaz 🐝 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am still enjoying the gibson family saga. Once you are reading it's hard to put them down. Good read.

[Cheryl Kershaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

a great series, loved every book in the series, as it was older some were harder to find...but they have recently be re-released and i hope they find a new audience.

[Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Continuation of rags to riches Annie Gibson and her family. Another good read.

[Anita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

[Joanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Roslin Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant book