The Bookseller's Wife

Davis

1775: After her mother’s sudden death, Dorcas Turton is stunned to discover that her father’s reckless gambling has brought them close to ruin. With the threat of debtor’s prison looming, their only option is to take in lodgers. Larger-than-life James Lackington and his wife breathe new life into household. New to the ranks of London's booksellers, Mr Lackington is a born story-teller. Soon Dorcas is not only guilty of envying Mrs Lackington her strong simple faith, but Mr Lackington…

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