Book description
In the Sixties, Athene Forster is the most glamorous girl of her generation. Nicknamed the Last Deb, she is also beautiful, spoilt and out of control. When she agrees to marry dashing young heir Douglas Fairley-Hulme her parents breathe a sigh of relief. But within two years rumours have begun…
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1 author picked The Peacock Emporium as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
If I could, I would have popped into The Peacock Emporium for a spot of tea and to be a fly on the wall as the neighborhood gathers in the newest shop on the block and soon become intertwined in one another’s lives.
This dual timeline novel lured me in with its luxurious descriptions of historical homes, parties, and secrets while its present-day storyline showcased how the perception of a difference in class and societal standing can put a wedge between even the wealthiest of families.
Love, loss, forgiveness, family, and coming to terms with who you are and what…
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