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Suzanna Peacock runs the family shop, the Peacock Emporium, in a close‑knit English community. The store becomes her sanctuary from a troubled marriage and her mother’s painful history. Through the friendships she cultivates with customers and neighbors, Suzanna finds the courage to face her past and explore a deep, unexpected romance. As she learns to let go of old shame, she discovers that healing comes from embracing both the community around her and the love that grows within.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Jojo Moyes
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