The Surprising Life of Constance Spry: From Social Reformer to Society Florist by Sue Shephard. “A biography of the highly unconventional, brazen sharp business woman Constance Spry. Best known as 'the’ British society florist of the 1930's (in the way that Cecil Beaton was the 'it' photographer of the era), Constance's life was filled with drama -- from her impoverished beginnings to a violent marriage, lesbian love affair and ultimately her rise as a very successful entrepeneur. Her floral designs still inspire today. It's an interesting read about quite an independent, ambitious woman.”
