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The Shop Girls' Farewell

The Pennington's Shop Girls (Book 4)

Narrator
Willow Nash
Publisher
Boldwood Books
Publish Date
28 February 2026
Run Time
8 hours 36 minutes
Format
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What to expect

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. 🚢✨

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...

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.

What readers are saying about Rachel Brimble’s gorgeous historical sagas!

‘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.

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Details

Author
Rachel Brimble
Narrator
Willow Nash
Duration
8 hours 36 minutes
Release Date
28 February 2026
ISBN
9781837030644
Format
x-book®
Publisher
Boldwood Books
Genre
Historical fiction, Fiction: general and literary, Generational sagas, Family life fiction, Historical romance, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Social issues

Synopsis

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. 🚢✨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...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.What readers are saying about Rachel Brimble’s gorgeous historical sagas!‘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.

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