Shopping, Seduction & Mr. Selfridge

Balancing the personal and professional can be tricky in biographies. I'm curious how the author decided what to include or omit about Selfridge's private life.

The descriptions of shopping and social dynamics felt immersive. I wonder if the author did extensive research into the era's fashion and social customs.

The setting felt so authentic, from the store design to customer interactions. Was this based on firsthand accounts, archives, or creative interpretation?