Special Thanks to Rheasilvia for posting this guide originally!

Quest Name: Department Store
Store Used: Victorian Shop
Two Endings? No.
Job? No.
Room? Yes - the Retro room or extension.
Talent? No.
Unlocks all temporary stores for 30 days <-- Please note that these special rewards might change with replays.
Total Cost: 260$$$

Step 1: The Diary

By making some space in the family attic, I discover the diary of my great great grandmother hecate, a young country girl, who came to the big city to find work in England. Out of curiosity, I open it and start to read.

You need:
- one of the following for 7$$$
             

Gifts:


Cost so far: 7$$$

Bonus 1:
Question - Which young girl is famous for writing a Diary during WW2?
Answer - Anne Frank

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Step 2: Happyness

April 15, 1911: Dear diary, three months ago I came to the capital, but until now, life was not rosy. But I feel that my luck will turn. Finally, I found a job. It's a good position at the prestigious store " Dolls Happiness", I will work at the women's fashion department. It is an envied place, I realize that I am very lucky. I will start tomorrow!

You need:
- one of the following for 5$$$
                           

- one of the following for 9$$$
     

Gifts:


Cost so far: 21$$$

Bonus 2:
Question - Who wrote "Au Bonheur des Dames"?
Answer - Zola

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Step 3: Qulling and Lace

July 25, 1911: Dear diary, the work is not easy, but I like it. Every day, beautiful ladies come to order the latest fashionable dresses. I give advises, I actually give them, what they desire. Some days it's a little easier than others, but I can always count on the support of my colleagues. We are a close-knit team. This morning, Ms. Carlyle-Price came. She wanted it to be me, who takes care of her. I like to think she likes me ... or maybe she just likes my work. She is very nice, her husband owns half of Hampshire, but she is not haughty unlike some other ladies.

You need:
- one of the following for 8$$$
         

- one of the following for 5$$$


- one of the following for 6$$$
       

- one of the following for 12$$$
       

Gifts:
     

Cost so far: 52$$$

Bonus 3:
Question - What is a "crinoline"?
Answer - A structure designed to support a dress

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Step 4: Well deserved promotion

March 7, 1912: Dear diary, you'll never guess what happened today. I myself struggle to believe it and that's why I have to write these words on paper. Maybe it will make the thing real. I got a promotion. I had to deliver some packages to Ms Stratford, and I feared that her husband complained about me again. Elise came to tell me that Mr. Parker wanted to see me in his office. I was pretty sure I was going to be fired, after the incident yesterday with Miss Faraway (about which I have no regrets) . But in fact, not at all.  Despite the complaint by Miss Faraway, Mr. Parker has decided to give me a promotion. Apparently I got the support of Ms. Carlyle-Price and many other clients that I served during the past year. Mr Parker could not keep me in the women's fashion department, so as not to incur the wrath of Lord Faraway, but he pointed, that he would make me the head of a new event department he had just created. He finds that I have the interpersonal skills, though, he said, I still have to work on my patience.

You need:
- one of the following for 5$$$
             

- one of the following for 21$$$
         

- one of the following for 8$$$
     

Gifts:
                           

Cost so far: 86$$$

Bonus 4:
Question - A promotion is often accompained by ...
Answer - A pay rise

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Step 5: Birthday Party

July 31, 1914: Dear diary, I never thought my life could become mundane. I spend most of my time organizing receptions and balls, private shopping and wedding meals.I know, its been a while since the last time I entrusted myselfe to you, it is because my work takes much of my time. Mr Parker asked me to privatize the tea room and organize a party for the birthday of his wife. You know, I was very anxious at the idea and don´t wanted to make the slightest misstep. Organize a birthday party for the boss's wife is not a little thing. What would someone who has everything like? Baptiste and Elise showed me an italian speciality, they discovered during their honeymoon: ice cream. This is extremely good, there are many fragrances. So I organized an afternoon full of sweets for Mrs. Parker and her friends, with pastries carts and of course: ice cream. I even brought an authentic Italian ice cream for the occasion. I think they liked it because I only heard laughter throughout the afternoon. In the end, Miss Parker came in person to thank me for the work I had done. My cheeks became a fire red, I think you could have confused me with strawberry pie.

You need:
- one of the following for 8$$$
                             

- one of the following for 12$$$
       

- one of the following for 8$$$
                 

- one of the following for 7$$$
           

Gifts:
                           

Cost so far: 121$$$

Bonus 5:
Question - Which of those teas is not of British origin?
Answer - Matcha

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Step 6: Finally independant

November 12, 1915: Dear diary, my new job as advertising director of ?Dolls Happiness? takes a lot of my time. But I have to see the bright sides of it. Being so enroled by my professional obligations, I did not have much opportunitys to spend my wages. So I left the staff quarters in the store to move into my own apartment! What joy! Finally independence! However, this gives me a strange feeling: I have not lived alone for a long time and evenings are really empty without my friends to chat. But I console myself having lunch with them at work, and also with the beautiful view I have of the city from my bedroom window. Well, one can say that I have made my way.

You need:
- one of the following for 15$$$
         

- one of the following for 5$$$
         

- one of the following for 10$$$
         

- one of the following for 10$$$
         

Gifts:
                 

Cost so far: 161$$$

Bonus 6:
Question - This French store animates it's window displays for christmas and thus attracts millions of tourists:
Answer - Les galeries Lafayette

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Step 7: The incident

March 15, 1917: Dear diary, a more disturbing thing happened in the evening. I do not understand. Is there something in my attitude that could make him believe that this kind of attention was desired? Fact is that Mr. Parker came to see me in my chambers tonight. A little surprised by his visit I let him in. And he kissed me !!! Ok, he seemed to have a few drinks, but this kind of behavior should have some kind of a basis, right? They say that alcohol lowers inhibitions, it surely means that through its over-consumption of wine and other liquors, he found the courage to express his repressed feelings. Anyway I pushed him away. Although I have great admiration and sympathy for this man, this surly is no love. And he is married anyway! When I think of his wife, I just remember her kindness ...

You need:
- one of the following for 25$$$
         

- one of the following for 5$$$
         

- one of the following for 5$$$
           

- one of the following for 9$$$
         

- one of the following for 5$$$
         

Gifts:
                                                               

Cost so far: 210$

Bonus 7:
Question - Which recent American TV series is about the early years of a famous store in London?
Answer - Mr Selfridge

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Step 8: New Horizons

December 24, 1917: Dear diary. Today I got a little Christmas gift for myselfe! This afternoon I delivered my resignation letter to Mr Parker. The tension was always palpable since that night in my apartment. I do not know if he is ashamed or what but he treats me differently since. Anyway, I have a clear conscience! So I decided to resign to focus on my own projects and my own ambitions. I have enough savings to take the boat tomorrow. I'm going to try my luck in New DollCity! With the experience I have gained at Dolls Happiness, I will open my own store !!!

You need:
- one of the following for 5$$$
                     

- one of the following for 20$$$
                     

- one of the following for 25$$$
         

Gifts:
                                                               


Total: 260$$$