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Shop Girl

Name: Shop Girl
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ISBN: 9781784160319

(Author) Mary Portas

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER * Young Mary Newton, born into a large Irish family in a small Watford semi, was always getting into trouble. When she wasnâe(tm)t choking back fits of giggles at Holy Communion or eating Chappie dog food for a bet, she was accidentally setting fire to the local school. Mary was a trouble magnet. And, unlike her brothers, somehow she always got caughtâe¦ Britain in the 1970s was a world where R White's lemonade was drunk in secret, curry came in a cardboard box marked Vesta and Beanz meant Heinz. In Maryâe(tm)s family, money was scarce. Clothes were hand-me-downs, holidays a church day out to Hastings and meals were variations on the potato. But these were also good times which revolved around the force of nature that was Theresa, Maryâe(tm)s mum. When tragedy unexpectedly blows this world apart, a new chapter in Maryâe(tm)s life opens up. She takes to the camp and glamour of Harrods window dressing like a duck to water, and Mary, Queen of Shops is bornâe¦

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Publisher:

Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format:

Paperback

Number of pages:

None

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ISBN:

9781784160319

Publish year:

2016

Publish date:

May 5, 2016

Mary Portas

Mary Portas is a renowned British retail expert, TV presenter, and author known for her work in revitalizing high streets and championing independent businesses. Her book "Shop Girl" offers a candid look at her rise in the retail industry, showcasing her sharp wit and insightful observations on the world of fashion and commerce.