, by Marion ChesneyI picked up this book a few years ago simply because it had the word "pineapple" in the title. I suppose judging a book by it's title is only slightly better than judging one by it's cover.
It is a story about a woman, Henrietta Bascombe, who decides that she is not content with simply being married off in life - she wants to be RICH and she also doesn't mind working to get there. However, the society of the day (I'm thinking 1800's) is not exactly supportive of this choice. Miss Bascombe opens a confectioners shop in the heart of London and it is no secret that she is better at what she does than all of the men in the trade. However, she must face lots of people in town who want her out of business - and will stop at nothing until it happens!
This book is a story of women's rights and romance (strangely enough). It was a rather quick read - but also very enjoyable. It has it's moments of sincerity, humor, seriousness, and wit.
It was also a great book to read after using up all my brain cells reading Ishmael.
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