Mrs Boots

Mrs Boots
Deborah Carr

A gripping historical novel inspired by Florence Boot, the woman behind the nation’s favourite chemist! 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?

Mrs Boots

DEBORAH CARR

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Source ISBN: 9780008363314

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Table of Contents

Cover (#u28fed2c7-627f-51f0-aa3b-0b0bb56a21f8)

Title Page (#u1fe55878-e762-5e23-b3ab-1c9eda04eff2)

Copyright (#u80ef7c65-c4e8-5ab4-bb70-066608c731f6)

About This Book

Dedication (#u2041e51e-71bf-59b5-a28a-2a2ef4e78c7a)

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24