The Typewriter Girl by Alison Atlee

Meet Betsey Dobson, turn of the century typewriter girl in London.  Betsey has few advantages besides her determination and hard working nature, so she does what she thinks she needs to do to make a better life for herself.  Against the odds, she ends up with a job offer as an excursion manager at a new resort and pier at Indensea, but with no required reference, and not quite enough money for her train fair.  Caught by the train conductor, she is saved at the last minute by Mr. Jones, who turns out to be her new boss and a needed advocate.  Betsey is not really your typical typewriter girl, and at times the story is a little contrived, but that seems part of the genre.  Her obstacles are also a little contrived, so I think it all works.  The Typewriter Girl is a lovely historical romance–truly a pleasure read–with some great characters.  I love the time period and Betsey’s sense of adventure.  Worth a weekend read…