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Review by Suze
It’s 1910 and Elizabeth Pennington would love to take over the reigns of her father’s department store. Pennington’s is the market leader in Bath and the fancy shop carries a large range of luxurious products. Elizabeth’s father Edward is old fashioned and stubborn, he doesn’t have anything good to say about women and he treats them with disrespect, but Elizabeth doesn’t let her father win. She wants to inherit the store and will do anything she can to improve what she sees as rightfully hers. She’s smart and understands how the business works, but can she convince her father to follow her ideas and give her more responsibility?
Joseph Carter is a master glove-maker. He wants Pennington to carry his designs and has ideas that will bring guaranteed success, both for his own products and for the lady’s department of Pennington’s. Elizabeth is running this part of the shop and he has to convince her to give him a chance. Will she listen to his ideas and can they secure a prosperous future for Pennington’s together? Edward will surely be against a collaboration between Joseph and his daughter. What will he do when they don’t only click on a business level, but also are a great personal match? Will he ruin things for them before they’ve properly started?
The Mistress of Pennington’s is a brilliant story about independence and following your heart. I loved how passionate Elizabeth and Joseph are about their work. They share an exceptional drive and this is what instantly binds them. They have a lot in common and I loved their easy friendship and close connection. It’s clear from the start that they have something special, but they have many obstacles on their way and the biggest one is Edward Pennington. Elizabeth’s father wants to control his daughter’s life and doesn’t want her to take her own decisions. She has to fight hard for each small win, but she never gives up and always stands her ground. I loved her spirit and with Joseph’s support Elizabeth becomes truly formidable, which is something I really enjoyed witnessing.
Rachel Brimble has a fantastic engaging writing style. I loved how she makes Pennington’s come to life. I could effortlessly picture the department store itself, the products, the staff and the strategies to make it even more successful. I enjoyed every single description. The Mistress of Pennington’s is dynamic and filled with energy, spirit and hope. I liked the romance a lot and was fascinated by each part of the process of running such a big business. Rachel Brimble paints a clear picture of the time she’s writing about, which makes the story feel authentic and natural. I really loved The Mistress of Pennington’s, it’s a beautiful must-read filled with passion, fierceness and strength.
Advice
If you love historical fiction you don't want to miss The Mistress of Pennington's.
About Rachel Brimble
Rachel Brimble is the author of the popular Harlequin Templeton Cove series which consists of eight books that are a combination of either mainstream romance or romantic suspense stories. With a cast of over 30 characters, The Templeton Cove Stories is a romantic, sexy and compelling series that has her readers constantly coming back for more.
Her four historical novels are published by eKensington and set in Bath, England.
Her upcoming projects include a new Edwardian series and a contemporary trilogy. Watch this space!
When Rachel isn't working she likes to read, knit, watch TV and walk the English countryside with her family and beloved chocolate Labrador, Tyler.
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Giveaway
One very lucky reader of With Love for Books will receive a £20 (or equivalent) Amazon gift card from Rachel Brimble.
The winner will be notified by email and has 3 days to respond. All of our giveaways are international.
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ReplyDeleteOh love the cover (sorry that seems to be my starting point) but it's a "hook" for me. Sometimes I read the book purely based on the cover and don't even bother reading the info. I can't wait to read this and really like the idea of Elizabeth trying to prove to her father that she's worthy of running Pennington's in a time where women were not seen as "business people". The whole story sounds great and I can't wait to see what characters we engage with too.
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