Will the war be over by Christmas?

As the war moves into 1945 the lives of the women of Woolworths continue. When store manager, Betty Billington, announces she is expecting Douglas's baby her future life is about to change more than she expects.

Freda has fallen in love with the handsome Scottish engineer but will it end happily?

Maisie loves being a mother and also caring for her two nieces although she still has her own dreams. When her brother appears on the scene he brings unexpected danger to the family.

Meanwhile Sarah dreams of her husband's return and a cottage with roses around the door but Woolworths beckons.

Will our girls sail into times of peace, or will they experience more heartache and sorrow? With a wedding on the horizon, surely only happiness lies ahead - or does it?

A Gift from Woolworths is the fourth instalment in Elaine Everest's much-loved Woolworths series.

A Gift from Woolworths is the second seasonal title in Elaine Everest's heart-warming Woolworths series.

About the Author

Elaine Everest, author of bestselling novels The Woolworths Girls, The Butlins Girls, Christmas at Woolworths, and Wartime at Woolworths was born and brought up in North West Kent, where many of her books are set. She has been a freelance writer for twenty years and has written widely for women's magazines and national newspapers, with both short stories and features. Her non-fiction books for dog owners have been very popular and led to broadcasting on radio about our four legged friends. Elaine has been heard discussing many topics on radio from canine subjects to living with a husband under her feet when redundancy looms.

When she isn't writing, Elaine runs The Write Place creative writing school at The Howard Venue in Hextable, Kent and has a long list of published students.

Elaine lives with her husband, Michael, and their Polish Lowland Sheepdog, Henry, in Swanley, Kent and is a member of the Romantic Novelists' Association, The Crime Writers Association, The Society of Women Writers & Journalists and The Society of Authors.

Reviews
Heart-warming . . . a must-read -- Woman's Own on The Woolworths Girls
A warm, tender tale of friendship and love . . . sweet as a Woolies pick'n'mix -- Milly Johnson 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



Book Information
ISBN 9781509892525
Author Elaine Everest
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint Pan Books
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Weight(grams) 272g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 130mm * 24mm