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A Christmas Wish at Woolworths
- Author
- Elaine Everest
- Narrator
- Annie Aldington
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Publish Date
- 24 October 2024
- Run Time
- 9 hours 8 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Kent, 1953. The Woolworths Erith store, a beloved cornerstone of the community, faces closure if the December turnover fails to increase. And, as if store manager Betty Billington doesn't have enough on her plate, personnel shortages and a troublesome new employee add to the strife.
With Christmas on the horizon, Betty and her staff must strive to find solutions to improve business and keep the store running – from special events for late-night customers to a festive group trip into central London. The Erith Players pantomime also promises to draw a crowd, injecting excitement into the local community.
With the store festooned with decorations, lifting the spirits of customers and Betty, can a Christmas miracle save their beloved store?
A Christmas Wish at Woolworths is the next instalment in Elaine Everest’s much-loved Woolworths series – a heartfelt tale of resilience, community and an unwavering spirit during hard times.
This is the tenth book in the Woolworths series, following Celebrations for the Woolworths Girls.
Critics Review
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A warm, tender tale of friendship and love . . . sweet as a Woolies pick’n’mix
Milly Johnson on The Woolworths Girls
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A heart-warming story about finding strength in the hardest of times
Woman's Own
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Details
- Author
- Elaine Everest
- Narrator
- Annie Aldington
- Duration
- 9 hours 8 minutes
- Release Date
- 24 October 2024
- ISBN
- 9781035020706
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Genre
- Family saga / generational saga fiction
Synopsis
Kent, 1953. The Woolworths Erith store, a beloved cornerstone of the community, faces closure if the December turnover fails to increase. And, as if store manager Betty Billington doesn't have enough on her plate, personnel shortages and a troublesome new employee add to the strife.With Christmas on the horizon, Betty and her staff must strive to find solutions to improve business and keep the store running – from special events for late-night customers to a festive group trip into central London. The Erith Players pantomime also promises to draw a crowd, injecting excitement into the local community.With the store festooned with decorations, lifting the spirits of customers and Betty, can a Christmas miracle save their beloved store?A Christmas Wish at Woolworths is the next instalment in Elaine Everest’s much-loved Woolworths series – a heartfelt tale of resilience, community and an unwavering spirit during hard times.This is the tenth book in the Woolworths series, following Celebrations for the Woolworths Girls.
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