That Boyce Girl: A Novel of 1938
by R.H. Davis
General HumorAdded on January 12, 2026
Description
In 1938, Sally Boyce is still reeling from the fallout of the Great Depression. Her father’s bank has failed, and he’s bedridden with depression. Once a socialite, Sally must now go to work. Braving the male-dominated workforce, Sally lands a job selling cars, because: “She still knows the right people.”Sally soon struggles with the realization that her coworkers think her skills are limited to smiling prettily and batting her eyelashes. Meanwhile, her fiancé (Walter) refuses to marry her until he can find a job “worthy of my time.” His failure to commit leaves her exposed to other men, one of whom (Gary) promises wealth and social status.And then there’s Jeff:Sally stepped back, but she was too late. Jeff’s big hands were at her waist, lifting her. His mouth met hers, bruising her lips. He set her down, and Sally put all her strength in her flying hand. Jeff rubbed his cheek; his eyes were admiring. “You pack quite a wallop, Sally.”
Reader Reviews
Written in 1938 and taking place in the same year, this is one of those curiosity reads for me. It's interesting more because of when it was written and its subject matter than because of the way it was written. It's like a little slice of life in post-Great Depression, pre-WWII America. In other words, this ain't exactly great writing but it is great entertainment."That Boyce Girl" is Sally, beautiful young adult daughter of disgraced banker Sylvester Boyce, whose Citizens Bank failed and left
written in 1938 by a man and edited a bit in present day by a male author. The image of this woman is definitely that of a man's. I found her a complete self inflictor. The things that could and should have been said would never have occurred to her, instead she just went on whining and sniveling. That she went out and got a job selling cars wasn't that impressive, she only sold one on her own, the rest were to friends who already wanted a new car or referrals by people doing favors. All three m
Knowing the history of this book makes it more enjoyable. It's a fun, fast, easy book to read and I highly recommend it for anyone who loves to read, loves cars, and loves a good adrenaline rush.
