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The Romance of a ShopAmy Levy

The Romance of a Shop

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Original author: Amy Levy

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"The Romance of a Shop" by Amy Levy is a novel published in 1888. When their father's death leaves them in poverty, the Lorimer sisters make a bold decision: they will open their own photography business in London. As they navigate the challenges of running a shop, they encounter prejudice, artistic circles, and romantic entanglements. The sisters struggle to maintain their independence while facing social expectations, financial pressures, and personal tragedies that threaten both their business and their futures.

The Romance of a Shop, by Amy Levy. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #57447.

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25 Chapters

  1. 1.Chapter I: In the Beginning2,587 words
  2. 2.Chapter II: Friends in Need3,305 words
  3. 3.Chapter III: Ways and Means1,694 words
  4. 4.Chapter IV: Number Twenty B2,863 words
  5. 5.Chapter V: This Working-Day World1,959 words
  6. 6.Chapter VI: To the Rescue2,594 words
  7. 7.Chapter VII: A New Customer2,545 words
  8. 8.Chapter VIII: A Distinguished Person2,686 words
  9. 9.Chapter IX: Show Sunday2,599 words
  10. 10.Chapter X: Summing Up2,758 words
  11. 11.Chapter XI: A Confidence1,769 words
  12. 12.Chapter XII: Gertrude Is Anxious1,845 words
  13. 13.Chapter XIII: A Romance1,516 words
  1. 14.Chapter XIV: Lucy2,167 words
  2. 15.Chapter XV: Cressida2,020 words
  3. 16.Chapter XVI: A Wedding1,358 words
  4. 17.Chapter XVII: A Special Edition1,730 words
  5. 18.Chapter XVIII: Phyllis1,486 words
  6. 19.Chapter XIX: The Sycamores1,739 words
  7. 20.Chapter XX: In the Sick-Room1,353 words
  8. 21.Chapter XXI: The Last Act838 words
  9. 22.Chapter XXII: Hope and a Friend1,425 words
  10. 23.Chapter XXIII: A Dismissal1,325 words
  11. 24.Chapter XXIV: At Last1,456 words
  12. 25.Epilogue566 words