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?
What readers are saying about Rachel Brimble's gorgeous historical sagas!'Heart-warming yet gritty and gripping... Compelling reading.' Lizzie Lane
'I absolutely loved this book.... I couldn't put it down.' Fenella J Miller
'Fantastic!' Rosie Clarke
'Heartwarming! ... It was hard to put down!' Patricia McBride
'Skilled and vivid storytelling... I can't wait to read more.' May Ellis
'Absolutely 10/10! Amazing storyline and loved the characters and setting, loved how the girls forged a friendship and stuck by each other, can't wait to read more about these ladies.' Reader Review ?????
'A hopeful story about friendship and learning to trust. I love stories about women who strive for their own goals in life independent of men and who understand the joy and security of close female friendships. I'm looking forward to more books in the series!' Reader Review ?????
Previously published as A Shop Girl Gets the Vote.
