Winnie Childs, the Shop Girl

"Winnie Childs, the Shop Girl" by C. N. Williamson is a captivating novel set in the early 1900s that follows a young woman named Winifred Child as she sails across the Atlantic on the grand "Monarchic." During a fierce storm at sea, while passengers are overcome with illness, Winifred meets the charming Peter Rolls and they immediately bond. Winifred, along with four other young women, works as a model for the famous fashion designer Madame Nadine, which is revealed when Peter discovers them in a mysterious room, elaborately dressed. As the storm rages on and Peter finds himself falling for Winifred, her unique and funny view of life shines brightly amongst her glamorous peers. The story beautifully sets the stage for a tale of romance and self discovery as Winifred leaves behind her previous life to embrace a new chapter full of promise and difficulty in New York City.