Synopsis
Following on from her bestselling historical fiction The Woolworths Girls, Christmas at Woolworths is the heartfelt second book in Elaine Everest's Woolworths series, set during World War 2.
Even though there was a war on, the Woolworths girls brought Christmas cheer to their customers.
Best friends Sarah, Maisie and Freda are brought together by their jobs at Woolworths. With their loved ones away on the front line, their bonds of friendship strengthen each day. Betty Billington is the manager at Woolworths, and a rock for the girls, having given up on love . . . Until a mysterious stranger turns up one day – could he reignite a spark in Betty?
As the year draws to a close, and Christmas approaches, the girls must rely on each other to navigate the dark days that lie ahead . . .
With so much change, can their friendship survive the war?
'A real Christmas treat' – Choice
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Reviews
“A warm, tender tale of friendship and love . . . sweet as a Woolies Pick 'n' Mix”Milly Johnson, author of I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day, on The Woolworths Girls
“Heartwarming . . . a must-read”Woman's Own on The Woolworths Girls
“A lovely read”Bella on The Woolworths Girls
“Elaine brings the heyday of the iconic high-street giant to life in her charming novel”S Magazine on The Woolworths Girls
