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1880s Piccadily, London
When they arrive at their new jobs at a private club in Piccadilly, life is anything but idyllic. For its staff, the club is more like a prison and the girls’ friendship soon cracks under intense pressure.
As the young women yearn for a way out of their hellish new lives, tragedy lurks around every corner. Powerless, if no one steps in to assist, both will suffer heartache and regret. But in a club full of aristocratic cads and rogues, how can they trust any man to help?
Bitter and alone, Sophie wonders if her luck ever change and will she ever find the dashing husband her friend promised?
Follow the two girls as they struggle to overcome the hardships triggered by Poppy’s rash decision, where love can mean betrayal or salvation. This heartwarming Victorian historical romance is perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson and Downton Abbey.
Genre: Sagas
Sophie's friendship with the free-spirited Poppy inspires her to leave her dependable maid's job and seek her fortune in London, but with dire consequences.
When Sophie first works for a benevolent local couple, she was delighted to be free of her cruel father. But her loyalty is gradually undermined by Poppy's constant talk of the bright lights and big city, where she believes they will meet handsome husbands and live the life of their dreams.When they arrive at their new jobs at a private club in Piccadilly, life is anything but idyllic. For its staff, the club is more like a prison and the girls’ friendship soon cracks under intense pressure.
As the young women yearn for a way out of their hellish new lives, tragedy lurks around every corner. Powerless, if no one steps in to assist, both will suffer heartache and regret. But in a club full of aristocratic cads and rogues, how can they trust any man to help?
Bitter and alone, Sophie wonders if her luck ever change and will she ever find the dashing husband her friend promised?
Follow the two girls as they struggle to overcome the hardships triggered by Poppy’s rash decision, where love can mean betrayal or salvation. This heartwarming Victorian historical romance is perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson and Downton Abbey.
Genre: Sagas
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