Why a Booktrail?
1941: Mary arrives in war-torn London nursing a broken heart and a painful secret.
Christmas At Liberty’s
What you need to know before your trail
When she is offered her dream post as an assistant in the fabric department at Liberty store, she knows this is the fresh start she needs. Amid the store’s vibrant prints and sumptuous interiors, Mary finds a new family who can help her to heal.
But not everyone will give Mary such a warm welcome, and the trauma of her past will soon catch up with her.
As Mary and the Liberty Girls endure the heartache and uncertainty of war, it will take a steady heart to keep the magic of Christmas alive.
Locations
Reset- England - London
- A: Liberty London
- B: London Bridge
- C: Walworth Rd
- D: Argyll Street
- E: Galleywall Road
Travel Guide
Travel back in time BookTrail style to Liberty Department store
Arthur Lasenby Liberty founded the store back in 1874 with a £2,000 loan from his future father-in-law, and he accepted the lease of half a shop at 218a Regent Street with three staff members.
The shop opened in 1875 selling items from Japan and the East. He soon grew the company and bought up the second half of 218 Regent Street followed by more buildings. They moved into the present day Tudor revival building which was constructed from the timbers of two ships: HMS Impregnable (formerly HMS Howe) and HMS Hindustan. The front of the shop on Great Marlborough Street is the same length as the Hindustan. It is a Grade II* listed building.
‘The kindness they have all shown in allowing me to take liberty with Liberty’s and create my own fictional wonderland is something I will be forever grateful for’
Booktrail Boarding Pass: Christmas at Liberty’s
Destination/location: London Author/Guide: Fiona Ford Departure Time: 1940s
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