Pennington's Shop Girls
(Boldwood Books)
April 2025
Pennington’s #1
A heartwarming and uplifting saga series that fans of Rosie Clarke, Pam Howes and Dilly Court will love!
1910, Bath, England—Hardworking and whip smart, Elizabeth Pennington is the rightful heir of Bath’s premier department store, Pennington’s. But her father, Edward Pennington, believes his daughter lacks the business acumen to run his empire. He is resolute a man will succeed him.
Determined to break from her father’s hold and prove she is worthy of inheriting Pennington’s, Elizabeth makes two lifelong friends in Esther and Cornelia—who both work in the store.
She also forms an unlikely alliance with ambitious and charismatic master glove-maker Joseph Carter. They have the same goal: bring Pennington’s into a new decade while embracing women’s equality and progression. But, despite their best intentions, it is almost impossible not to mix business and pleasure…
Can Elizabeth, her friends, and the man she’s increasingly falling in love with, thwart Edward Pennington’s plans for the store? Or will Edward prove himself an unshakeable force who will ultimately ruin them all?
“A beautifully written story about a young Edwardian woman ahead of her time. Elizabeth Pennington, daughter of a department store owner, is highly intelligent and talented, but her father will not permit her to serve as his business heir. She challenges him with the help of glove maker Joseph Carter, who supports her wish for more equal societal standing. An elegant read! 5/5
~Literary Soiree
“Very well written with characters I really cared about, this historical novel will appeal to fans of Downton Abbey and Selfridges historical television series. A well rounded historical novel filled with growth potential and champions to root for.”
~Lara S. Reading
“Dynamic and filled with energy, spirit and hope. A beautiful must-read filled with passion, fierceness and strength.”
~With Love for Books
“A captivating read that touched my heart deeply and is currently one of my top 5 favorite books to have read so far this year. A brilliant 5 Stars!”
~Clare & Lou’s Mad About Books
April 2025
Pennington’s #2
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An inspiring and gripping saga series, perfect for fans of Rosie Clarke, Pam Howes and Dilly Court!
1911, Bath, England—Passionate suffrage campaigner Esther Stanbury has been banished from her home for her views. So ever since, she’s worked as a window dresser in Pennington’s Department Store, where she’s proud to have a job and to earn her own money.
She has hopes and dreams of helping secure women the vote, and not just by seeking to convince her friends at Pennington’s, Elizabeth, Cornelia and Amelia to join her cause.
Then she meets Lawrence Culford, the owner of the nearby prestigious Phoenix Hotel, and they are both drawn by the possibility of a love neither had thought could exist.
But with the Coronation of King-Emperor George V looming, the atmosphere in Bath is building to fever pitch; as is the suffragists’ determination to secure the vote. Will Esther’s rebellious nature lead her to ruin her chance of love forever?
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