Today is my stop on the blog tour for Rainy Days for the Harper Girls.
My Review
Rainy Days for the Harper Girls forms part of the Harper Girls series by Rosie Clarke.
Historical fiction is one of my favourite genres and as soon as I saw the cover for this book and read the blurb, I couldn’t wait to read it. Set in the lead up to World War I this book conveys the feelings of many men and women as the likelihood of England joining the war became imminent. This book is rich in other events that were taking place in England during this time and talks about the suffragete movement and how perspectives were starting to change. Women wanted the opportunity to vote and continue working after marriage. The class divide is also highlighted, the often poor treatment of women at the hands of their husbands and how continuing education simply wasn’t an option for some families. Due to the immediate need to help put food on the table and what happened to families who couldn’t afford their rent or food.
Whilst reading this wonderful story there was something for everyone with romance blossoming, the birth of a baby, historical events and the continued loyalty of the Harper girls.
I can’t wait to read more books in this series as I loved the friendships formed and would love another visit to the wonderful Harper store with its gorgeous window displays.
Book Blurb
1914 Oxford Street, London – There are hard times ahead for the Harpers girls…
It is two years since Harpers Emporium opened its doors and life is good for Sally and Ben Harper as they look forward to the arrival of their first child.
Beth Burrows is settling into married life with Jack and is gradually recovering from her miscarriage and Aunt’s tragic death.
Harpers welcomes some new faces and they all become part of the daily life at the busy store.
However, whilst the sun is shining on the streets of London, dark clouds gather over Europe as war looms
threatening rainy days for the girls…
Available to purchase here
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.
Do let us know what you think with reviews and tweets.
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.urrently 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.
Do let us know what you think with reviews and tweets.
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.
Many thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources for the invitation to join the blog tour. Thanks for visiting Love the Smell of a Book, please remember to like and share to help spread the book love!
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