{"product_id":"troubled-times-at-harpers-9781785131493","title":"Troubled Times at Harpers","description":"The BRAND NEW instalment in Rosie Clarke's 'Welcome To Harpers Emporium' Series \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrouble's brewing and times are changing. If you play with fire you may \u003cem\u003ejust\u003c\/em\u003e get burnt!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLondon 1929\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTorn between the love of his family life in London and a deathbed promise to an American relative, Ben Harper makes a fatal decision that may change the course of many lives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHonour-bound, Ben remains in New York to investigate who is responsible for the suspected fraud and corruption and the department store's failings. His findings point towards organised crime and shadowy gangsters who will stop at nothing to get what they want.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeanwhile Sally Harper and their children return home to safety and to oversee the smooth running of their thriving Harpers Emporium. With the help of Beth Burrows, Kitty Wilson, and Ruby Rush, Sally plans for an ever-changing future with the cards she's been dealt.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWill Ben heed the deadly warnings before it's too late or will his honourable promise bring despair to those he loves?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA tale of hope, dreams and survival set against an ever-changing era.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of Lizzie Lane, Pam Howes and Dilly Court\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you love this, try Rosie's other series - Blackberry Farm, The Trenwith Series, Dressmakers Alley and Mulberry Lane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Rosie Clarke: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Brilliant series. Another great read in the Harper series. Rosie Clarke makes all her characters seem so real, new ones are added which makes for good and exciting storylines, such good writing makes it so hard to put down so the ending comes far too fast..' - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Top-notch saga writing. A superb saga from a talented storyteller. Another immersive, captivating and compelling read from Rosie Clarke readers will struggle to put down' - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Love these books there is eight in the series and I have enjoyed reading each one' - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Another great read by Rosie Clarke. Looking forward to your next book which will hopefully follow Kitty's future.' - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'As always there are lots of laughs and lots of tears in the Harpers books, I love them all, such a lovely story thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you Rosie for yet another lovely book' - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Having enjoyed Rosie Clark's previous 7 books in the Harper series, number 8 did not disappoint. Thoroughly enjoyed it, and look forward to read the next in the series!' - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Great catch up with everyone at Harpers, some strange encounters and some dark possibilities. Love the newer characters and their lives connected to Harpers. Brilliant writing and great stories' - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'An absolutely wonderful book series. I love all the characters and all they get up to. Hopefully there will be more in this series. After all they have another war to get through. I highly recommend Rosie and all her books.' - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e' Brilliant read. Wonderful characters that draw you into Harpers world. Thoroughly enjoyable' - \u003cem\u003eKitty Neale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Love it. Read the whole series. Love them. I just love Rosie Clarke. Now got to find something else. I just find her reading so easy.' - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Boldwood Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781785131493\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 330\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.82d","brand":"Rosie Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51258219757749,"sku":"9781785131493","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_741b4387-4928-4486-9027-fc596e19afd5.jpg?v=1750814443","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/troubled-times-at-harpers-9781785131493","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}