Mrs Boots (Mrs Boots, Book 1)
By (Author) Deborah Carr
Book 3
HarperCollins Publishers
One More Chapter
2nd September 2020
11th June 2020
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Historical fiction
Historical romance
Narrative theme: Love and relationships
Fiction based on or inspired by true events
823.92
Paperback
384
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 24mm
260g
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 fathers bookshop. Life for the Rowe family is good, but Florence cant 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
Readers are loving Mrs Boots:
A book that drew me inI cuddle up on my reading chair and entered the world of Boots Abby
Vibrant, believable, characters and an absorbing plot Tabby
This will definitely pull at your heartstringsLoved it Beverley
Im so glad this is the beginning of a series and I can't wait to read the rest! Wonderfully written Grace
If you like historical novels this is a book for you Bookoholic Cafe
A gorgeous start to a new historical series that captivated, charmed and inspired me Adele
A great and powerful read about love, relationships, and the trials and tribulations in betweena true thrill Donna
Watch this authorthis is a series you'll want to stick with Micah
Deborah Carr lives on the island of Jersey in the Channel Islands with her husband, two children and three rescue dogs. She became interested in books set in WW1 when researching her grandfather's time as a cavalryman in the 17th 21st Lancers. She is part of The Blonde Plotters writing group and was Deputy Editor on the online review site, Novelicious.com. Her debut historical romance, Broken Faces, is set in WW1 and was runner-up in the 2012 Good Housekeeping Novel Writing Competition and given a 'special commendation' in the Harry Bowling Prize that year. The Poppy Field is her second historical novel.