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1935, Edinburgh: Beautiful Lindsay ‘Lindy’ Gillian is determined to look on the bright side in spite of the Depression: she has a job working for her stepmother at Murchie’s Provisions, and her family reside in one of the nicer flats in a nearby tenement block. But when Roderick Connor strolls into the shop one day, Lindy has to make a choice that will turn her world upside down, while a new arrival, surprise opportunities and war clouds from Spain on the horizon all have unexpected repercussions . . . ** ### From Booklist The latest from the author of Primrose Square (2012) is set in Depression-era Edinburgh. Beautiful Lindy Gillan lives in the Old Town tenements but dreams of the fun and romance found in her beloved Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers films. Despite hard times, Lindy’s life is fairly pleasant—she works as a shop girl and part-time clothing model and has two handsome suitors. Neil is an aspiring writer from the neighborhood; Rod is a noble young man who works for the council managing a men’s hostel. When she and Neil decide they’re better off as friends, she and Rod grow closer, but just after their engagement, he decides to fight in the Spanish Civil War. Douglas’ heavy use of exposition makes this book less engrossing than it could be, and the love triangle ends up lackluster. However, fans of her previous novels will enjoy a similar sweet sense of romance that transports readers to another time. --Aleksandra Walker ### Book Description **As the Depression bites, a young woman dreams of ‘Getting Away’, but will find drama and heartache on her own doorstep.**