King Of Camberwell

Adams Family Saga #3

by Mary Jane Staples

The next instalment 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.

CAN SHE WIN THE HEART OF THE MAN SHE LOVES?

Sammy has always had an eye for business and a good deal and is determined to expand the family business. But as his mighty empire grows, his assistant Susie Brown has plans of her own...

Susie has always adored Sammy and has decided that he will be the man she marries. But marriage doesn't figure in Sammy's plans. Will he fall into line? Does he stand a chance against a determined woman and the rest of the Adam's family?

Genres: Fiction, Audiobook, British Literature, Historical Romance, Historical Fiction, Family Saga

Paperback

First published February 1, 1990

About the author

Mary Jane Staples is a pseudonym used by British author Reginald Thomas Staples (1911-2005). He is also published under the name Robert Tyler Stevens, R.T. Stevens, and James Sinclair.

Reviews

[Rochelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally done. Not as enjoyable as the previous installments but still a good read

[Mela · Rating 3 out of 5]

I could just paste here my review of Our Emily: Adams Family Saga, the previous book of the Adams Family Saga.

"King Of Camberwell" is written in the same way. I have funny and amusing time during reading it.

I am glad how went a story of Sammy and Susie. Others plots made the novel entertaining. You have an interesting historical background and facts. And of course you have a family atmosphere.

[Orinoco Womble (tidy bag and all) · Rating 3 out of 5]

After you read a few of these you know what to expect: an urban, period episode of The Archers.
Someone gets engaged and/or married
Someone gets pregnant and/or gives birth
All the non-Adams female characters salivate over Boots and/or Sammy
There's a mild mystery that brushes against Clan Adams but doesn't really affect them
There's some mild trouble that does affect Clan Adams but all turns out right in the end
Their Jewish "friends" (business contacts) stump up any money or machinery or transport they need
It all ends with a wedding or birth, smiles all round, and a nicecuppertea.
That said, it was a mild, pleasant read for the end of summer, though more anodyne than most.

[Jane Bickley · Rating 5 out of 5]

The King of Camberwell is the third of the Mary Jane Staples books I’ve read (albeit as an Audible audio book read by the amazing Annie Aldington). It certainly didn’t disappoint. The ‘King of Camberwell’ is Sammy Adams, the self made business tycoon. My opinion of Sammy’s character, from the earlier books, wasn’t very good, as I thought he was a tad Scrooge -like in his approach to lending money with interest to his mum (known to the family as ‘Chinese Lady’), but in this instalment we saw him as more rounded character, especially when it comes to his love for his family. The story of Sammy and Susie ‘Miss Brown’ was funny, touching and infuriating in equal measure. I was willing him to set aside his fears and to no reach out to Susie as they are so well matched. Thankfully, in the end he saw sense and they got together. Hurray. This instalment also introduced young Rosie and her terrible mother who would always put her own desires ahead of the welfare of her daughter. When her mum abandoned her and disappeared, it was a relief to know that Rosie could find sanctuary with Boots and Emily. Another new face, Polly Sims, took a shine to Boots, and her obsession with him threatened to cause problems between Boots and Emily. I can’t wait to read the next instalment

[Rhona Connor · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful read.

Just as good as all the previous readings of this book. I do love this series, so mention the word love a lot. I have been reading these books for about 30 years or so, they are so good. The characters are very believable and make you laugh out loud. Boots with his whimsical smile, Sammy and his verbiage, Mrs Finch or Chinese Lady's Sunday teas. The cockneys come to life when you are immersed in the pages of the book. I've never reviewed this series before. But highly recommend them to people. Best to start in the chronical order with Down Lambeth Way. Book 29 is a prequel, if you want to start right at the beginning but I've always read from book 1.
5 stars, wish it could be 10.

[Alice Leak · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having read this the third book by Mary Jane Staples the decision now is do I follow on with book 4 from the Cockney Life series or book 4 from the Adams family series as the first three books written are the start of both series. I have both books but think I want to continue to learn more about the Adams family.

[Jennsie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third book in the series, and it focuses most on brother Sammy, the entrepreneur of the Adams family. The story features mostly on his business and brings back some older characters. I enjoyed the book.

[Gwen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don’t like Polly and Rachel. They are trouble pining after Sammy and Boots like that. I was happy with the return of mr Finch and Elsie.

[Lynn Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

King Of Camberwell" is written in the same vein of Down Lambeth Way and Our Emily . It gives an interesting historical background of a social history of the everyday Londoner during the First World War years as well as a great family atmosphere and comic moments. I also liked the developing romance of Sammy and Susie. Other plots including Polly Simms continue to make the novel entertaining as well as providing relationship tensions for Boots and Emily.

[Alice Kingsbury · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this book about the Adams family, a Cockney family in a poor part of London after World War 1. This is part of a whole series that covers several decades. The characters are great and I wish our library had these books!

[Nelima Nice]

King of camberwell z only abutiful continuation of wat sttd out wth theAdams family,en thru t ol A story of ril family REMAINS