‘Brilliant read. Wonderful characters that draw you into Harpers world. Thoroughly enjoyable.’ Kitty Neale1911 – The beginning of a brand new series for No1 bestselling author Rosie Clarke, Welcome to Harpers of Oxford Street.When Sally, Beth, Margaret and Rachel meet at a job interview for the wonderful new store in Oxford Street they have no idea they will become lifelong friends.When all four … no idea they will become lifelong friends.
When all four girls are lucky enough to be selected as sales staff their exciting new adventure begins.
Join them as they overcome heartbreak and grief, find love and happiness and remain united in their friendship, whatever life throws at them.
What readers are saying about The Shop Girls of Harpers:
‘A lovely book to read and the first of a new series with characters that blend so well and a great story of friendship, family and love. Well worth 5*’
‘A lovely read first in a new series, looking forward to the next. English saga writing at its best: wonderful characters, emotional, warm, lovely, highly recommend’
‘Heart Warming, Compelling and Authentic, that features strong friendships, trials and tribulations of each woman, strong, relatable female characters, and a wonderfully enchanting location ’
‘This book is brilliantly written and the descriptions are so well done that you feel like you are there in the book as a character. ’
‘I got sucked in immediately and could not put it down!’
‘I can 100% guarantee that I will be reading more of Rosie’s work in the future’
’ this is a book for all ages to read it really is a FULL- THROTTLE TRUMPET TOOTING EXTRAVAGANZA.’
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The Shop Girls of Harpers by Rosie Clarke is the debut of Welcome to Harpers Emporium series. It is March of 1912 when Beth Grey heads off to interview for a position with Harpers. The store has completed construction but has yet to open to the public. While waiting for her turn, Beth meets Sally Ross and Maggie Gibbs who are also applying for positions. The four girls are thrilled when they are hired and get to work in the same department under Rachel Craven. This is the beginning of a lifelong friendship for these four ladies along with new adventures. I was immediately taken in by The Shop Girls of Harpers. I have enjoyed reading Rosie Clarke’s other novels and this one did not disappoint. The author has an engaging writing style that draws the reader right in. I like the four ladies who are getting an opportunity to work at a brand new store. They are strong female characters. They each come from different backgrounds with differing personalities. Somehow, though, they click. I enjoyed the comradery between the ladies and the bond they formed. I liked reading about the day to day running of Harpers. The various departments and how they functioned. One of my favorite characters was Fred, the porter, who brought the stock up to the various departments. He is such a kind, thoughtful man. I can tell the author did her research for this book. It felt authentic to the time period with the clothing, music, books, and world events. I liked how she worked the Titanic sinking into the storyline. I just loved reading about the fashions from this time period. The beautiful hats were my favorite. These ladies worked among beautiful clothes and accessories that they could not afford to purchase. The Shop Girls of Harpers is a heartwarming historical novel, and I cannot wait for Love and Marriage at Harpers. The Shop Girls of Harpers is a story of friendship where four women stick together through the ups and downs of life.
I really enjoyed the first book in this series. I purchased it for my Kindle after reading the awesome Mulberry Lane series.
This book is set prior to WWI in London. I enjoyed the time period, the character cast, and the setting of Harpers Dept Store.
Looking forward to the next book to see what Rachel, Sally, Beth, and Maggie get into.
5/5 stars
This is the first of three books about the shop girls of Harpers Emporium, its a wonderful saga full of lovely and believable characters, as soon As the first book was finished i started The next book, i have just read the latest, i say latest not last in The trilogy because i am hoping that Rosie continues with these young ladies and how their lives change during and after the ww1.
Great character building. I wanted all of them to do well and have their dreams come true. I bought the next book in the series as soon as I finished this one.
easy read but a little too boring repeats the same story line too many times
I love this series
I loved this book!
Loved this book! All the included history was well researched and interesting. I
have read the first three and eagerly await the fourth, I think, in November. I rarely
bother with series but couldn’t resist this one.
Easy summer read. One of a series.
pleasant read
I enjoyed this book very much and am now reading book two in the series and enjoying it, also.
The Harper girls are wonderful. Loved how you follow each though their journey. I could not put this down and it was over all too soon. Can’t wait to read the next book.
This is a nice, pleasant and engaging “woman’s novel.” The previous novel that I read was guy-wrenching and I was looking for something lighter but engaging and this novel definitely fit the bill. I do recommend it.
It was rather slow.
Was a sweet book, but perhaps better for young adults.
In the word, delightful! I truly enjoyed reading this book and getting to know the four ladies at Harpers. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
easy reading