The Bookshop

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Shortlisted for the Booker Prize.In a small East Anglian town, Florence Green decides, against polite but ruthless local opposition, to open a bookshop.Hardborough becomes a battle ground. Florence has tried to change the way things have always been done, and as a result, she has to take on not only the people who have made themselves important, but natural and even supernatural forces too. Her fate will strike a chord with anyone who knows that life has treated them with less than justice.Florence's story, set in a rural town, is a literary masterpiece that has been long-listed for its exceptional narrative. Her fight against the odds is a testament to her resilience and determination, making this book a top pick for fiction lovers.For fans of Rose Tremain (Absolutely and Forever), Colm Tóibín (Long Island), Sebastian Barry (The Temporary Gentleman), Marilynne Robinson (Gilead), and Iris Murdoch (Under The Net). Show more