Whiteleys was the Harrods of the 19th century. Its clients included English and overseas royalty and it offered – and delivered – ‘Everything from a pin to an Elephant’. Created by William Whiteley, a draper's assistant from Yorkshire, who come to London with just a few pounds in his pocket, it was a remarkable achievement by a remarkable man.
A propos de l’auteur
LINDA STRATMANN is a former chemist’s dispenser and civil servant who now writes full time. As well as the Frances Doughty mystery series, she is also the author of the Mina Scarletti mysteries, set in Brighton. She lives in London.
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Langue Anglais ● Format EPUB ● Pages 192 ● ISBN 9780752495262 ● Taille du fichier 2.3 MB ● Maison d’édition The History Press ● Lieu London ● Pays GB ● Publié 2004 ● Téléchargeable 24 mois ● Devise EUR ● ID 5506359 ● Protection contre la copie DRM sociale