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Author:

Carr, Deborah, author.

Title:

Mrs Boots / Deborah Carr.

Publisher:

One More Chapter,

Copyright Date:

2020

Description:

373 pages ; 20 cm

Subject:

Boots (Drugstore : Great Britain)--History--Fiction.
Married women--Fiction.
Family-owned business enterprises--England--Fiction.
Families--Fiction.
Self-actualization (Psychology) in women--Fiction.
Historical fiction.
Domestic fiction.

Summary:

"An incredible historical novel inspired by the true story behind the Boots empire. Jersey 1885 On the beautiful island of Jersey, Florence Rowe lives a quiet life working in her father's bookshop. Life for the Rowe family is good, but Florence can't help yearning for more... When Jesse Boot, the successful owner of Boots the chemist, arrives on the island, Florence is immediately captivated by his tales of life in a busy, bustling city on the mainland. For the first time ever, Florence imagines a life away from the constraints of Jersey society, of being someone more than just a shopgirl. Until her parents reveal the shocking news they will refuse any marriage proposal from Mr Boot. Can Florence find a way to be with the man she loves and make a new life for herself?"--Provided by publisher.

Series:

Mrs Boots ; [1]
Carr, Deborah. Mrs Boots ; 1.

ISBN:

0008363315
9780008363314

Locations:

YCPD572 -- Hiawatha Public Library (Hiawatha)