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The Northern Correspondent (The Brief Chronicles series Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Jean Stubbs (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 383 ratings
The final instalment of the captivating Howarth family saga! For fans of Nadine Dorries, Maeve Binchy, Freda Lightfoot and Dilly Court.

Can Ambrose bring about political reform through his writing?

Lancashire, 1831



Having inherited his mother’s fighting spirit, Ambrose Longe uses his independent newspaper, The Clarion, to argue for political and social reform.

Sensing an opportunity, his uncle, William Howarth — an aspiring M.P. — offers financial subsidy to The Clarion in return for political support.

Despite mounting debts, Ambrose refuses to compromise his principles. But just when his prospects look bleakest, the wise and wealthy Naomi Blüm arrives in Millbridge.

Recognising his talent, Naomi offers to invest in a new and improved newspaper with Ambrose at the helm. And so a new tour de force, The Northern Correspondent, is born…

The Northern Correspondent is the fourth book in The Brief Chronicles, a gripping family saga set in rural Lancashire during the Industrial Revolution.

THE BRIEF CHRONICLES SERIES:
Book One: Kit’s Hill
Book Two: The Ironmaster
Book Three: The Vivian Inheritance
Book Four: The Northern Correspondent
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    The Brief Chronicles series
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  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    April 7, 2020
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    2.1 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B086WKJSGG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books (April 7, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 7, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.1 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 417 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Customers enjoy the book and find it a great read. They appreciate the history and character development in the story. The book weaves a tremendous story into the history of the Industrial Revolution, providing a full reality on what we face today.

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Customers enjoy the book. They find it a great read and enlightening family saga. The series is based on many generations of an English family.

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"I loved this story line. It held my attention and I loved reading it. I’m sorry it ended! Wish there was yet another book!" Read more

"I so enjoyed and was so absorbed in this truly wonderful family struggle through the 1800 a England...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's story length. They find it entertaining and full of history, with engaging characters. The book provides a realistic view of what we face today.

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"...I learned so much and it gave a full reality on what we face today with our own covid 19 and the struggle between political parties...." Read more

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  • Jo Ann
    5.0 out of 5 stars Family!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2024
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    This is a wonderful series based on many generations of an English family. Several started out as farmers and grew to be come very prosperous as Parliament MP, engineers, newspaper owners and other successful entrepreneurs. It is very entertaining and full of history. Characters are the best.
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  • Marsha
    5.0 out of 5 stars An eye opening tale that will not put down
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2020
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    I thoroughly enjoyed this series. She wove a tremendous story into the history of the Industrial revolution in England. I learned so much and it gave a full reality on what we face today with our own covid 19 and the struggle between political parties. I am very glad I read this series and will recommend it. Her characters were real and understandable. Excellent!
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  • LC
    3.0 out of 5 stars Satisfactory but
    Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
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    I could have stopped after the third book and been happy. I didn’t love what ended up happening with one of the main characters.
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  • d op
    5.0 out of 5 stars THE BRIEF CHRONICLES SERIES:
    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2020
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    Book One: Kit’s Hill
    Book Two: The Ironmaster
    Book Three: The Vivian Inheritance
    Book Four: The Northern Correspondent
    If you are a lover of historical fiction and family sagas this series will not disappoint.
    The author built strong characters that you fall in love with, follow their lifes interests, dreams, idiosyncrasies, and more throughout generations.
    I must add, Thank you Nicholas Mathys for being you, as I will always remember Jack and his 'little voice'
    a laugh out loud moment!
    Now if you want to know what that is all about, you will have to read book 4, but of course 1-3 comes must come first. I hope you enjoy this series as much as I did.
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  • M. Caitlin Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars great read!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2023
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    I loved this story line. It held my attention and I loved reading it. I’m sorry it ended! Wish there was yet another book!
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  • Mary Elizabeth Wilson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and enlightening family saga.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2020
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    I so enjoyed and was so absorbed in this truly wonderful family struggle through the 1800 a England.SO very much research and very enlightening elements to enhance the Four books.Thank you Jean Stubbs.Wonderful read over the Covid!
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  • JanLPN
    5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating family saga
    Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2020
    With imperfect humans, there are disappointments & heartaches, tragic losses, broken hearts, missed opportunities, & obliviousness.
    But, I enjoyed the series thoroughly, & found this last book #4 The Northern Correspondent to have lighthearted moments of humor which helped to offset the saddest or hardest moments.
    Gorgeous series.
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  • aelis
    5.0 out of 5 stars the fourth book in the series and still holding its own. An outstanding, versatile novelist
    Reviewed in Canada on March 25, 2022
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    bought the first book in this series in a Thrift Store and have now a. -bought multiple copies for friends and b. ordered the rest of the series...and other Jean Stubbs books...from Amazon. Can't beleive I never heard of this gifted writer before! Equally good at contemporary settings and at making the tiny, fascinating details of history come alive. G od thing she was so prolific!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lancashire chronicled to 1851
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 28, 2020
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    The conclusion of the Brief Chronicles made a satisfying and interesting read. Loaded with historical context while maintaining the threads of love and life originating from Dorcas and Ned Howarth’s issue in the first book, Kit’s Hill. As a resident of a northern industrial town, there was so much of interest here and so much similarity in historical experience. I thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend.
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  • Alan
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Series Finale
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2020
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    A wonderful end to a brilliant series; unforgettable!!
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  • John Davis
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Brief Chronicles. Great stories.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 14, 2020
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    Absolutely brilliant book. So glad I found the series.
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  • Mrs. C. M. Robinson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 24, 2018
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    Superb! Must find more books by this author
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