Synopsis
Athene Forster embraced the Sixties like few others. Nicknamed the Last Deb, she was spoiled, beautiful, and out of control. And within two years of her marriage, the rumours had begun again.
Thirty-five years on, Suzanna Peacock finds refuge from her mother's shameful legacy in her shop, the Peacock Emporium. Within its magical walls she discovers not just friendship, and an escape from her troubled marriage, but the first real passion of her life.
But the spectre of her mother still haunts Suzanna, setting in place a series of dramatic events. Only by confronting the past will she finally be able to face the future
Thoughts
The Peacock Emporium has a very slow start and a mediocre ending. The writing is not very exciting and as far as characters go Susanna Peacock is as memorable as watching paint dry. I would not recommend this book, not because it's uninspiring and draining but because Jojo Moyes is a brilliant author and The Peacock Emporium does not showcase her wit, cynicism and class.
For a great read from Jojo Moyes try - Me Before You - http://herbooklist.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/review-me-before-you.html
