検索キーワード： "Jam" 文学・フィクション

As darkness falls on the M25, the flow of traffic comes to a halt. Time passes. More time padded. Then more. Drivers switch off their engines, then get out of their cars. And so the story begins… In this bold, state-of-the-nation novel, Jake Wallis Simons brings together characters from all walks of life and explores what happens when lives collide on the M25.

Three sisters in 1920s struggle to make ends meet and protect their mother from their violent father. Milly works in Southwells jam factory. Elsie dreams of a career on the stage, while little Amy runs wild with her friends. All three of the girls fear the unforgiving temper of their father and their courageous attempts to protect their defenseless mother will have dramatic, disastrous consequences for them all.

Tasmania, 1874. Growing up in the impoverished tenements along the Hobart Rivulet, Harriet Brown is used to doing whatever it takes to survive. Including, at just twelve years old, shearing off her hair and pretending to be a boy to secure a job as label-paster at the George Peacock and Sons jam factory. Four years later, the deceit becomes too much to bear and Harriet risks everything on the chance at a future with her ambitious friend and workmate Henry Jones. But this decision forces her into a new deception: play the role of expert jam maker, or else be cast out onto the streets.

Polly always finds refuge in painting. But when the beautiful landscapes of the Maine island where she spends her summers leave her uninspired, she questions the life she's been living for the past 30 years. Will the reappearance of an old, seemingly successful friend be the spark Polly needs to get back on track, or will it derail her even further?

When Houston reporter Lucy Resnick cashes in her retirement to buy her grandmother's farm in Buttercup, Texas, she's looking forward to a simple life as a homesteader. But Lucy has barely finished putting up her first batch of Killer Dewberry Jam when an oil exploration truck rolls up to the farm and announces plans to replace her broccoli patch with an oil derrick.

Life for Elsie is difficult as she struggles to cope with her alcoholic mother. Caring for her siblings and working long hours at Swift's jam factory in London’s Bermondsey is exhausting. Thankfully her lifelong friendship with Dot helps to smooth over life’s rough edges. When Elsie and Dot meet Millie Swift, they are nervous to be in the presence of the bosses’ daughter. Over time, they are surprised to feel so drawn to her, but should two East End girls be socialising in such circles?

From the moment Len came into their lives, everything changed for Millie and Elsie. Both fell in love with him, but he chose Millie because of her attractive legacy - the Jam Factory. Millie’s expecting Len’s baby, and it should be the happiest time, but her husband’s true colours have come to the fore - and Millie is forced to leave the marriage. Now Millie is desperate to save her child from Len’s clutches. Will Len ever allow her to find happiness?

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace was born on the 1st April 1875 in Greenwich, London. Leaving school at 12 because of truancy, by the age of fifteen he had experience; selling newspapers, as a worker in a rubber factory, as a shoe shop assistant, as a milk delivery boy and as a ship’s cook. By 1904 he had completed his first thriller, The Four Just Men. Since nobody would publish it he resorted to setting up his own publishing company which he called Tallis Press.

Dive into 'The Jam Session,' where Jathan Martinez spills the tea on the drama of everyday life, navigates the wild world of dating, and dishes out advice that's both real and relatable. Tune in for unfiltered stories, laugh-out-loud moments, and heartfelt guidance to help you jam through life's ups and downs. Whether it's a breakup, a breakthrough, or just plain old life advice, 'The Jam Session' is your go-to podcast for all things personal and poignant.

Elsie’s worked her way up at Swift’s Jam Factory from the shop floor to the top, and now it’s her time to shine. But when she’s involved in an incident involving her half-sister, Millie’s, new husband, she is forced to keep it secret - the truth could threaten their sisterly bond. Dot is dogged by fear, coming to terms with her mother’s rejection of her. She should be enjoying the happiness she craves with her beloved Cess; instead, she’s trapped in an asylum, haunted by the horrifying cries of inmates.

In the final installment of Amy Clipston’s bestselling Amish Marketplace series, a young widow struggling to raise her son dreams of one more chance at love. Since her husband died seven years ago, Leanna Wengerd has done her best—caring for her son, Chester, and running her Jam and Jelly...

Ivoe Williams, the precocious daughter of a Muslim cook and a metalsmith from central-east Texas, first ignites her lifelong obsession with journalism when she steals a newspaper from her mother's white employer. Living in the poor, segregated quarter of Little Tunis, Ivoe immerses herself in printed matter as an escape from her dour surroundings. She earns a scholarship to the prestigious Willetson College in Austin only to return overqualified to the menial labor offered by her hometown's racially biased employers.

Dive into the 11th installment of the Fleming Stone detective series where a powerful industry magnate is found dead in his sealed bedroom with no clear signs of natural death. As the police and medical examiners scramble to identify the murderer from a pool of suspects with either motive but no opportunity, or opportunity but no motive, the mystery deepens. Further complicating matters, a relative of the deceased claims to have witnessed the apparition of the victim, accompanied by the distinct taste and aroma of raspberry jam. Join us as we unravel this intricate whodunit, narrated by ...

Welcome to a monthly Book Club hosted by authors, J.L. Bleakley, Arden Jones, and Shelly Mack. Each month they choose a recent Young Adult book to discuss. Warning: There will be spoilers!

Attention all music lovers! Prepare to be swept away by the powerful and emotional story of Sarah, a determined young woman on a journey to become a blues drummer. Set in the vibrant neighborhoods of Saint Paul, Sarah's story unfolds as she battles with personal struggles and pursues her dream. But, as she finds solace and inspiration in the blues classics, she must also navigate a complex web of relationships with her family and friends, marked by unexpected triumphs and tragedies.

Created by the online podcasting community Podcast Book Club, the Podcast Jam is an event in which participants collaborate to create the pilot episode of a new fiction podcast, with recording & editing taking place over one weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Downtown Writers Jam is a one-hour conversation between host Brad King and some of your favorite authors. We have the kind of discussions writers have when our readers aren't around. We're talking life, current events, what shaped who we are, and why we write what we write. So, pull up a chair and pour yourself a drink. The Downtown Writers Jam is a part of the Solid Listen Network. Visit at Patreon.com/SolidListen for more.

Five Minute Jams for Short Attention Spans. This is not your usual podcast; it’s a bi-weekly arrangement of comedy skits and bits that aim to delight and distract, titillate and amuse. Each episode offers a mini variety show, a loopy wonderland, a dance with mayhem, and every one of them is short and sweet, quick and dirty, like a one night stand with a super freaky lover – no commitment, no strings attached, just a bit of twisted fun to brighten your day. Come on, you deserve a mental getaway from all the stress and bad news, so why not chomp on some funny, salty nuggets doused in silly ...

Welcome to TALK JAM…Musicians jam, just for fun. Here at TALK JAM, recorded live and then flash-frozen in a secret undisclosed location somewhere on the planet, two good friends talk about everything under the sun. It’s about writing, it’s about books, it’s about the Bible; it’s a lot about history, politics and conspiracy theories; we’re serving them all up in one big jam!

Hi! We're WAMM, Writers Articulating Modern Media. We are mostly just three friends who write, do art, play games, and talk about stuff we either enjoy or despise.