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  1. 10. Conclusions

    10/10 The final chapter of Florence's business. Read by Maggie Steed.

  2. 9. Turning Tide

    9/10 The tide is unmistakably turning against Florence's enterprise. Read by Maggie Steed.

  3. 8. Problems

    8/10 Lolita brings a surge of sales but other problems too. Read by Maggie Steed.

  4. 7. Invite

    7/10 Florence is invited into Mr Brundish's lair to discuss Lolita. Read by Maggie Steed.

  5. 6. Poltergeist

    6/10 The poltergeist makes a chilling visit.

  6. 5. Christine

    5/10 Ten year old Christine is a formidable organiser for Florence. Read by Maggie Steed.

  7. 4. Disaster

    4/10 Florence's lending library gets off to a disastrous start. Read by Maggie Steed.

  8. 3. Preparations

    3/10 Despite opposition Florence prepares to open her shop. Read by Maggie Steed.

  9. 2. Haunted

    2/10 The bookshop premises are haunted by a poltergeist. Read by Maggie Steed.

  10. 1. Opposition

    1/10 Florence plans to open a bookshop but there is local opposition. Read by Maggie Steed.