Overview

A beautifully emotional and sweeping historical saga of courage, secrets and hope aboard the Titanic - perfect for fans of Elaine Everest, Fiona Ford and Rosie Goodwin.

Setting and Main Characters

Bath, 1912: an unforgettable journey... Amelia Wakefield loves working at Pennington's, Bath's finest department store. An escape from her traumatic past, it feels like the store saved her life. So when Pennington's owner sets her a task to set sail on the Titanic and study the department stores of New York, Amelia couldn't be more excited - or determined!

Frustrated with his life at home, Samuel Murphy longs for a few weeks of freedom and adventure. Meeting Amelia on board the Titanic, Samuel can't help wonder what painful history has made the beauty so reserved. But he already has too many responsibilities for love.

Meanwhile, in Bath, Ruby Taylor has always kept her Pennington co-workers at a distance. Her little brother's safety is her first priority. But when that means accepting an unexpected offer of sanctuary, more than one of Ruby's secrets is under threat of being revealed...

Series and Themes

The final gripping, powerful novel in the Pennington's Shop Girls series, set in 1912 Bath and on the fated voyage of the Titanic. Will the Shop Girls find happiness... or tragedy? Perfect for fans of Elaine Everest and Fiona Ford.

Reader Reviews

'Heart-warming yet gritty and gripping... Compelling reading.' Lizzie Lane

'I absolutely loved this book.... I couldn't put it down.' Fenella J Miller

'Fantastic!' Rosie Clarke

'Heartwarming! ... It was hard to put down!' Patricia McBride

'Skilled and vivid storytelling... I can't 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, can't 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. I'm looking forward to more books in the series!' Reader Review

Previously published as A Shop Girl at Sea.