Why I Love the Edwardian era...


My latest book, A Rebel At Pennington's, released on February 5th - this is second book in my ongoing Edwardian series (both books can be read stand alone) set in Bath's finest department store.

The story is a romance set against the backdrop of women's suffrage and their fight for the vote. The reviews so far have been fantastic with readers saying the book is full of romance, intrigue, female empowerment and suspense.

I have wanted to write an Edwardian series for many years and once I decided the series theme would be 'female empowerment', I was excited to get started! The first book, The Mistress of Pennington's, introduces Elizabeth Pennington and her fabulous department store as well as exploring the struggles of women trying to forge their way forward in business and commerce. Book 2, A Rebel At Pennington's, tackles the issues of women's suffrage and book 3 (coming in the Autumn) is all about  the stigma of divorce in the early 20th century.

There was so much change, challenge and victory for women at this time and this is why I love the Edwardian era. Even though I have been contracted for four books in this series, my research has shown me that I could easily run the series to five or six books considering the number of monumental changes women fought for and implemented in this life-altering period.

If you love stories of female empowerment and success, I hope you'll give the Pennington's Department Store series a read! I'd love to know what you think...

Here's the blurb & buy links for A Rebel At Pennington's - happy reading!


One woman's journey to find herself and help secure the vote. Perfect for the fans of the TV series Mr Selfridge and The Paradise.

1911 Bath. Banished from her ancestral home, passionate suffrage campaigner, Esther Stanbury works as a window dresser in Pennington's Department Store. She has hopes and dreams for women's progression and will do anything to help secure the vote.
Owner of the prestigious Phoenix Hotel, Lawrence Culford has what most would view as a successful life. But Lawrence is harbouring shame, resentment and an anger that threatens his future happiness.
When Esther and Lawrence meet their mutual understanding of life's challenges unites them and they are drawn to the possibility of a life of love that neither thought existed.
With the Coronation of King-Emperor George V looming, the atmosphere in Bath is building to fever pitch, as is the suffragists' determination to secure the vote.
Will Esther's rebellious nature lead her to ruin or can they overcome their pasts and look to build a future together?

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