"Gripping drama as Pennington's department store prepares for a glittering Christmas in 1911, but a killer stalks the women of Bath.

Christmas sees Pennington's at its most glorious, thronged with shoppers, its grand staircase and balcony adorned with holly, mistletoe, tinsel and lights. It should be the happiest time, but dramas are seething beneath the surface.

For Cornelia Culford, in charge of jewellery, a divorce hearing looms, where she could lose custody of her young sons to her overbearing and unfaithful husband.

For Stephen Gower, being head of security at Pennington's is the perfect refuge from a tragic past at Scotland Yard. But soon the past will call him back, as Joseph Carter and Elizabeth Pennington beg him to help solve the murder of Joseph's first wife, now that it seems as if the killer has struck again.

For Joseph and Elizabeth, their marriage depends on exorcising the past. But can it ever be laid to rest?"

For those who thought The Paradise and Mr. Selfridge needed a little more dangerous and deadly intrigue.

This book is part of a series and was a good read.
This book fitted in well with the other books in the series.
A good read

Another addition to the Pennington Department series. Christmas at Pennington's by Rachel Brimble was an interesting read. What an ability Ms. Brimble has for making a setting come to life. With her detailed description, you can picture the beautifully decorated department store, ready for the Christmas season. The two main characters Stephen Gower and Cornelia Culford are employees at Pennington's. They start out as friendly co-workers but end up as so much more. I loved the slow pace and development of their relationship. Stephen is on suspension from the London police force while being investigated. Cornelia has her own troubles trying to obtain a divorce from an abusive, cheating husband and raising her two young sons. Stephen came to Bath to stay with his mom and to get away from police work. There have been several brutal murders of wealthy charitable women. This case is something he can not just walk away from. This adds just the right mystery to complete this already great book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Aria Publishing through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Christmas at Pennington's is another wonderful addition to this early turn of the last century series. The story is based around the characters of Stephen Gower and Cornelia Culford, They become acquainted while both working at Pennington's where they become friends that help each other to solve the the mystery of who is behind the murders in Bath, and at the same time they are both also having to muddle through dealing with their own personal problems. With working so closely together their friendship quickly starts to change to feelings of them both needing and wanting more.
I quickly became engrossed in this story as it's just so angsty and full of drama, it had me gripped right from the start as it was such an exciting read, I just couldn't help myself from imagining all the glitz and glamour of the department store, the shining lights of Christmas to the darkness and danger that they faced in search of the murderer. I really connected with the characters and enjoyed reading about their romance very much.
I have always loved Rahel Brimbles style of writing as it's just so detailed and easy to get lost in. Her stories are well researched and true to the time period that they are set in.
This is a wonderful Christmas story that takes a walk on the darker side of the festive season.

Loved this book the atmosphere the characters the story.This is an author I will be following.#netgalley#ariabooks

I really enjoyed reading this book. It has a great plot, excellent main characters and I read it in one sitting! I would highly recommend this book.

Great book will be reading other books by this author.
Will also recommend this book to others. A great Christmas read
Great read! 5*****

What an amazing book! Really good description of characters and a good storyline. Highly recommended. Kept me guessing.