Release: December 3rd, 2019
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Source: Rachel’s Random Resources
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1911 – The beginning of a brand new series for No1 bestselling author Rosie Clarke, Welcome to Harpers of Oxford Street.
When Sally, Beth, Margaret, and Rachel meet at a job interview for the wonderful new store in Oxford Street, they have no idea they will become lifelong friends.
When all four girls are lucky enough to be selected as sales staff, their exciting new adventure begins.
Join them as they overcome heartbreak and grief, find love and happiness, and remain united in their friendship, whatever life throws at them.
About the Author:
Rosie Clarke is a #1 bestselling saga writer whose most recent books include The Mulberry Lane series. She has written over 100 novels under different pseudonyms and is an RNA Award winner.
Rosie Clarke has been writing for several years and has written under various names for various publishers. She lives in Cambridgeshire, is happily married, and enjoys life with her husband. Also, she likes to walk in the Spanish sunshine, and eating out at Marbella’s favorite restaurants is a favorite pastime, but writing is her passion.
Rosie loves shoes, especially those impossibly high heels you can buy, and has a gorgeous pair of Jimmy Choos but can’t wear them, so they sit on the mantlepiece.
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The Shop Girls of Harpers Review:
“The Shop Girls of Harpers” is a charming book and an excellent start to the Harpers Emporium series.
What’s interesting about this book is how the author makes each of the storylines different. Each of the characters has striking personalities and go through various challenges. Yet, there are similarities between Sally, Beth, and Maggie that brings them together. Hence the highlight is the characters and their experiences. Sally is business savvy, and I enjoyed her relationship with Jenni. I also liked Beth’s relation with Aunt Helen. Aunt Helen is someone who surprised me. She is a complex character who has an exciting past. Maggie’s relationship with her parents also intrigued me and how she reacts to the horrible Mrs. Higgins.
On a side note, I also liked the timely references the author made, like the Titanic and Elizabeth Arden. It was fun to read the girls’ various adventures as they move away from their family and live and work. Also, the author made the work-life interesting with the multiple activities that they perform. One scene that mainly sticks out is when Mrs. Craven accuses Maggie of losing the merchandise or when Sally is conflicted over her promotion over her friendship with the girls.
Probably the only criticism I have is about an equal focus on the characters. At times, it felt like the author focused on one character and pushed everyone else in the background. Each of the character’s storylines felt disconnected from one another. It would have been nice if the character’s storylines merged seamlessly.
Overall, this is a lovely start to the series, and I am curious to see how it continues. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
