A Rebel At Pennington’s
One woman's journey to find herself and help secure the vote. Perfect for the fans of the TV series Mr Selfridgeand The Paradise.
1911 Bath. Banished from her ancestral home, passionate suffrage campaigner, Esther Stanbury works as a window dresser in Pennington's Department Store. She has hopes and dreams for women's progression and will do anything to help secure the vote.
Owner of the prestigious Phoenix Hotel, Lawrence Culford has what most would view as a successful life. But Lawrence is harbouring shame, resentment and an anger that threatens his future happiness.
Owner of the prestigious Phoenix Hotel, Lawrence Culford has what most would view as a successful life. But Lawrence is harbouring shame, resentment and an anger that threatens his future happiness.
When Esther and Lawrence meet their mutual understanding of life's challenges unites them and they are drawn to the possibility of a life of love that neither thought existed.
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.
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 or can they overcome their pasts and look to build a future together?
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My Review...
I love the world of historical fiction filled with romance and charm and this book is no different. The story pulls you into Esther's circle of trust creating a world of challenges and possibilities around you. Being transported back to the beginning of the Nineteenth century opens the door at the suffragette movement with women standing up for their rights. This topical backdrop is an ideal place for Esther who is headstrong and knows her own mind. Thus creating a plot filled to the brim with excitement and trepidation.
One thing I know for sure is that Rachel Brimble has done her homework. The level of research and detail is to be applauded and when entwined with a captivating plot it all works exceptionally well to build a believable world amidst the 1900's. A story of love and challenge with a side order of politics and feminism to boot. I loved every moment of my time spent with Esther and stood behind her self belief and firm convictions.
This book is filled to bursting point with political intrigue and romance in equal measures and I couldn't recommend it enough. If you haven't read this series yet then I suggest you rectify this little oversight immediately, you won't be disappointed in the slightest.
Author Bio
Rachel lives with her husband and their two daughters in a small town near Bath in the UK. Since 2007, she has had several novels published by small US presses, eight books published by Harlequin Superromance (Templeton Cove Stories) and four Victorian romances with eKensington/Lyrical.
Rachel lives with her husband and their two daughters in a small town near Bath in the UK. Since 2007, she has had several novels published by small US presses, eight books published by Harlequin Superromance (Templeton Cove Stories) and four Victorian romances with eKensington/Lyrical.
In January 2018, she signed a four-book deal with Aria Fiction for a new Edwardian series set in Bath’s finest department store. The first book, The Mistress of Pennington’s released July 2018.
Rachel is a member of the Romantic Novelists Association and Romance Writers of America, and was selected to mentor the Superromance finalist of So You Think You Can Write 2014 contest. When she isn’t writing, you’ll find Rachel with her head in a book or walking the beautiful English countryside with her family. Her dream place to live is Bourton-on-the-Water in South West England.
She likes nothing more than connecting and chatting with her readers and fellow romance writers. Rachel would love to hear from you!
