title: That Boyce Girl
author: Davis, R.H.
description: Well-to-do and engaged to be married, Sally Boyce had a smooth existence until the black cloud of the Great Depression settled over her family and her father lost his bank, their house, and his health. Now, she must fend for herself and try to salvage things for her family. Meanwhile, her fiancé, Walter, is also struggling to rebuild his finances with a new job and refuses to marry her until he can properly support them both.
  When Sally gets a job as a car salesperson, she thinks it’s just a matter of time before things return to normal—though she’s also begun to enjoy her independence. When she finds herself navigating the unexpected attentions of a flirtatious salesman and a wealthy client—in addition to her rocky relationship with Walter—things start to get complicated.
  Written and set in 1938,
  That Boyce Girl
   offers a unique perspective on a time in US history when anything was possible but change was still shocking. In this inspiring tale of female courage, Sally is tricked, betrayed, and manipulated by multiple men—and yet remains determined in her convictions. Will her bravery win her the life she desires and save her family?