What does the cryptic crossword clue "One good book established that woman (6)" mean?

The definition is "One good book". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EST (synonym="established") + HER (abbreviation="woman") = ESTHER; definition: "One good book" The answer is ESTHER.

One good book established that woman (6)

Times Cryptic #29025 | 28 Across | 2024-09-18 flower

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