A unforgettably heartwarming and gripping festive saga of love, loss and loyaltyperfect for fans of Dilly Court, Anna Jacobs, and Mr Selfridge. Christmas sees Penningtons at its most glorious, thronged with shoppers, its grand staircase and balcony adorned with holly, mistletoe, tinsel and lights. It should be the happiest time, but dramas are simmering beneath the surface. For shop girl Cornelia Culford, a divorce hearing looms, where she could lose custody of her young sons to her overbearing and unfaithful husband. For Stephen Gower, being head of security at Pennington’s is the perfect refuge from a tragic past at Scotland Yard. But soon his detecting skills will be required once more, as Penningtons owners Joseph Carter and Elizabeth Pennington beg him to help solve the murder of Josephs first wife, now that it seems the killer has struck again, and for Joseph and Elizabeth, their marriage depends on exorcising the past. As Christmas approaches, will this be the year that the Penningtons shop girls find peace and joy? What readers are saying about Rachel Brimbles gorgeous historical sagas!Heart-warming yet gritty and gripping Compelling reading. Lizzie Lane I absolutely loved this book. I couldnt put it down. Fenella J Miller Fantastic! Rosie Clarke Heartwarming! It was hard to put down! Patricia McBride Skilled and vivid storytelling I cant 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, cant 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. Im looking forward to more books in the series! Reader Review Previously published as The Shop Girls Christmas