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  This is a new to me author but I am delighted to feature on the celebrations for the latest novel by Christy McKellen , Best Mistake Ever . It was published by Boldwood on 16th January. Some mistakes are worth making Beatrice Donovan would do anything for her identical twin sister. Including stepping into her hotel management job temporarily and pretending to be her - she’s desperate. What could go wrong? A lot apparently! Because her sister Delilah has hugely understated her role – the hotel is at risk of closure and she’s promised she can turn it around. Now Bea has to find a way to fly under the radar, get the job done before anyone notices their switch up. Sounds easy, all Bea has to do is avoid her temporary new boss Jonah. However, that’s a lot harder than she thought. Not only does he have impossibly high standards, he’s also out of this world gorgeous, an ex-rockstar with a chip on his shoulder and he's watching her like a hawk! So Bea uses her charm to keep him fo...
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Victory Bells for the Harper Girls by Rosie Clarke #Review #TheHarpersEmporiumBook6

 


Welcome back to the Harpers Emporium for the sixth in the six book series by Rosie Clarke, Victory Bells for the Harpers Girls, which is published today by Boldwood Books.

 Can the Harpers Girls look forward to some happy times as a new dawn rises over London?

Sally Harper is busy juggling running London’s Oxford Street Store Harpers and looking after her beautiful new-born daughter, whilst husband Ben is overseas on another dangerous mission, this time to rescue a friend in need.

Young Becky Stockbridge finds herself in a difficult situation which could bring shame to her and her family. Will Becky, with the help of her friends find her happy ever after and keep her secret?

Marion Jackson is blessed with a son as she eagerly awaits the return of her husband Reggie. But all is not right when Reggie returns. Is Marion strong enough to save her family from yet another crisis?

As the war clouds retreat and the victory bells ring, tears and joy mingle with those of sadness as the world counts the true toll of war and celebrates peace.


 

My Thoughts

 As the title hints, we are now at the end of the First World War and some of the soldiers are returning home. The effects of the war on ordinary people are described starkly and although some may be hoping that life will revert back to what it was pre-war, it is clear that that cannot happen. Nevertheless, this is a warm and feelgood series, as the close-knit community of friends and colleagues tries to support each other. Families are shown to have a variety of forms, with bereaved children needing new homes.

    There are several story threads to follow, at different levels of society. The women who have kept life going at home and discovered new opportunities are realising that there are assumptions that they will stand aside and hand their jobs back to the men who will definitely be seen as in charge. Not everyone is prepared to step back and meekly be told what they are 'allowed' to do by returning husbands. There are also hints that new struggles are coming, especially with the dreaded Spanish flu which will wipe out many.  The overall tone is hopeful, with peace coming. Harpers Emporium has plans for expansion with the hoped for new stock. By the end of the story, you are looking forward with all the characters and wishing them well.

In short: period detail and well drawn characters

About the Author


Rosie Clarke is a #1 bestselling saga writer whose most recent books include The Shop Girls of Harpers and The Mulberry Lane series. She has written over 100 novels under different pseudonyms and is a RNA Award winner. She lives in Cambridgeshire.

 

You can read my review of Rainy Days for the Harpers Girls here and an extract from Wartime Blues for the Harpers Girls here

 
 
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Book link: Amazon UK
 
Thanks to Rosie Clarke, Boldwood Books and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources  for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.

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