The Secret Lives of Dresses

Name: The Secret Lives of Dresses
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780340993231
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By Erin Mckean

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Summary

In The Secret Lives of Dresses, Erin McKean weaves a tale of unexpected transformation. Dora, a young woman drifting through life, is called back to her hometown after her grandmother falls ill. She takes over the family vintage clothing shop and discovers letters and stories hidden in the dresses, which alter the way she views herself and her world.
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You might enjoy this enchanting tale if you love stories that weave together fashion, family, and self-discovery. With its heartfelt narrative, it offers a unique perspective on how garments can tell personal stories and impact our lives, offering both charm and inspiration for those who appreciate a deep connection to the past and the transformative power of clothing.

The Secret Lives of Dresses

Stunning debut women's fiction that reaches out to the fashion/zeitgeist conscious with a tale of vintage frocks and new love

Stunning debut women's fiction that reaches out to the fashion/zeitgeist conscious with a tale of vintage frocks and new love

Description

Every dress has a story. Let me tell you mine...

Dora is in love with a man who barely notices her, has a job she doesn't care about, and dresses entirely for comfort, not style. All a far cry from her vivid, eccentric childhood, growing up with her beloved grandmother Mimi.

However, when disaster strikes, Dora knows she has no choice but to return to her childhood home and take over running Mimi's vintage clothing shop. And there she makes a surprising discovery—Mimi's been writing stories to accompany every dress she sells. Romantic, heartbreaking tales about each one's secret life before it got to her shop...

Dora starts to matchmake these lonely frocks with new owners, but will the stories help her as well? Trading her boring high street clothes for vintage glamour is one thing. What she needs to know is whether she can trade her safe old life—and love—for something better too.

A captivating and enchanting novel for every girl who knows that the right dress can change your life. By the author of the popular blog www.dressaday.com.

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This novel is celebrated for its charming and heartwarming narrative set against the world of vintage fashion. It tells the story of Dora, who takes over her grandmother's shop and uncovers secrets and histories in the dresses. Critics commend its understated glamour, fairy-tale elements, and the author's adept storytelling, making it highly entertaining for fans of romance and fashion.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340993231

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 January 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 274g

Pages: 384

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Erin Mckean Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Erin McKean runs one of the most popular vintage fashion websites in the US www.dressaday.com. Writing and words are her passions and indeed her day job, as one of America's most eminent lexicographers. THE SECRET LIVES OF DRESSES is her debut novel.