Palmer GIRL

This book is part of the Historic Hotels Collection but may stand alone.

Available in paperback, digital, and audio now.

SYNOPSIS

When insurance tycoon, Cornelius Nordeman, is recruited to work for the Exposition Corporation, the New Yorker brings his family to live at the Palmer House Hotel, far away from any reminders of a recent tragedy. He’s hopeful this move will offer respite from his family's grief.

Elizabeth Nordeman, his daughter, has something to prove, which leads her to seek work as a florist at Marshall Field’s, Chicago's finest department store.

John Lewis knows something is different and intriguing about the new florist he hired. When his boss, Marshall Field, informs him that Elizabeth is the Nordeman heiress, his job suddenly becomes more complicated--especially when he finds himself falling for her.

On the eve of the Columbian Exposition of 1893, Chicago prepares to prove that it’s a first-class city, and the brightest minds from around the country will plan the most spectacular fair the world has seen.

The World’s Fair will bring change and innovation into a society bound tightly by class and tradition. Elizabeth’s heart longs to push against those boundaries, so what’s holding her back?

 What People are Saying

What an utterly charming book!! I adore this era so much, so it was easy to be instantly enraptured. Elizabeth has such a sweet spirit it's not hard to root for her to succeed in her career and love life, whatever that may be. John too is a hard worker that has his sights set high, making me admire his work ethic and ambition.

I also adored the setting! I love Chicago history and the World's Columbian Exposition! I have done some research about the White City and the introduction of the Ferris Wheel, and I loved that this was the backdrop in some special parts of the story.

I don't know why, but I felt very nostalgic while I was reading Palmer Girl. It has a very chill, laid back feel, with wonderful writing that painted a vivid picture. There was strife, and a little drama, but the most part it was a quick, yet inspirational read that was intoxicating and spellbinding. -Christy, Amazon Review

It was Christmas time and I was a Junior in college the first time I took the 'L' downtown to see the window displays at Marshall Fields. So, I loved the way Dawn made those beautiful windows the backdrop of this story. I also loved the details she shared about the Chicago World's Fair. I was about the same age as Elizabeth the years I lived in Chicago, so I really enjoyed reliving that time and place through this beautiful young woman. Dawn does such a wonderful job of describing people, places, and feelings that you feel like you've stepped into that time and place . . . getting away from it all to enjoy a brief lovely break. Great book! -Deb, Amazon Review