Book Synopsis:
It is two years since Harpers opened in Oxford Street and Ben is planning to expand the premises.
Life is good for Sally and Ben as they look forward to their first child and hope for a prosperous future. Beth is settling into married life with Jack, gradually recovering from her aunt’s tragic death, though still unable to conceive a child.
New girls have joined Harpers and Marion, Janice and Becky all become a part of the daily life at the busy store. Rachel is undecided whether to marry a man she isn’t sure she can trust, while Minnie meets an old love.
The sun is shining in English streets but on the horizon dark clouds gather over Europe and war looms
threatening bringing rainy days for the Harpers girls…
Rainy Days For The Harper Girls is available in ebook now. You can purchase your copy using the link below.
My Review:
I absolutely love books set in old department stores so I immediately jumped at the chance to be on the blog tour for this book. The Harper store seemed like a lovely place to work and I found myself wishing I worked there alongside all the Harper Girl. I think what was especially nice about it was that despite their different backgrounds everyone in the store was treated the same with the same amount of respect and value given to everyone. This helped create a lovely atmosphere in the store which was great to read about.
The author’s descriptions of the era were very vivid and helped me to picture things more clearly. I enjoyed learning more about the attitudes of the suffragette movement from men and women which I found very interesting, especially learning that some women were opposed to the idea. The handing out of white feathers to men not enlisted was quite poignant to read about as I can’t imagine it happening now. I felt very sorry for some of the men receiving them as I think some had a reason that fully justified why they didn’t sign up.
Overall I really enjoyed this absorbing, interesting book about the start of works war one. This is actually the third book in the series and whilst it can be read as a standalone as everything you need to know it is probably better to read them in order.
Huge thanks to Rachel from Rachel’s Random Resources for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Boldwood Books for my copy of this book via Netgalley.
About The Author:
I currently write as Rosie Clarke for Boldwood Books, a marvellous new company. My books will now be out in e-book, paperback, audio and large print all at publication!
I have written several books as Rosie Clarke including the Downstairs Maid and the Emma series. Lizzie’s Secret was a best seller and published on 1st April and Lizzie’s War followed on 1st September 2016. Lizzie’s Daughters was followed by the Mulberry Lane series.
A lovely New Series begins on 3.12.19. This will begin with The shop Girls of Harpers and there will be at least six books in the series. This series begins in the early 20th century and continues through the twenties and perhaps beyond.
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Also, good news for fans a Christmas at Mulberry Lane book will be out in 2020
Rosie Clarke is an established author who also writes under other names.
I would like to thank my many readers for the lovely reviews they’ve given my books on amazon.
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