A Vintage Affair (ARC) - CLOSED FOR SIGN UPS
Author: Isabel Wolff
Publication Date: June 2010
Publisher: Bantam
Donated By: Kathy from Mommy's Reading
Every dress has a history. And so does every woman.
In Isabel Wolff’s captivating A Vintage Affair, a treasured child’s coat becomes a thread of hope connecting two very different women.
Her friends are stunned when Phoebe Swift abruptly leaves a plum job at the prestigious Sotheby’s auction house to open her own vintage clothing shop in London—but to Phoebe, it’s the fulfillment of a dream. In the sunlight-flooded interior of Village Vintage, surrounded by Yves Saint Laurent silk scarves, Vivienne Westwood bustle skirts, cupcake dresses, and satin gowns, Phoebe hopes to make her store the hot new place to shop, even as she deals with two ardent suitors, her increasingly difficult mother, and a secret from her past that casts a shadow over her new venture.
For Phoebe, each vintage garment carries its own precious history. Digging for finds in attics and wardrobes, Phoebe is rewarded whenever she finds something truly unique, for she knows that when you buy a piece of vintage clothing, you’re not just buying fabric and thread—you’re buying a piece of someone’s past. But one particular article of clothing will soon unexpectedly change her life.
Thérèse Bell, an elderly Frenchwoman, has an impressive clothing collection. But among the array of smart suits and couture gowns, Phoebe finds a child’s sky-blue coat—an item with which Bell is stubbornly reluctant to part. As the two women become friends, Phoebe will learn the tale of that little blue coat. And she will discover an astonishing connection between herself and Thérèse Bell—one that will help her heal the pain of her own past and allow her to love again.
In Isabel Wolff’s captivating A Vintage Affair, a treasured child’s coat becomes a thread of hope connecting two very different women.
Her friends are stunned when Phoebe Swift abruptly leaves a plum job at the prestigious Sotheby’s auction house to open her own vintage clothing shop in London—but to Phoebe, it’s the fulfillment of a dream. In the sunlight-flooded interior of Village Vintage, surrounded by Yves Saint Laurent silk scarves, Vivienne Westwood bustle skirts, cupcake dresses, and satin gowns, Phoebe hopes to make her store the hot new place to shop, even as she deals with two ardent suitors, her increasingly difficult mother, and a secret from her past that casts a shadow over her new venture.
For Phoebe, each vintage garment carries its own precious history. Digging for finds in attics and wardrobes, Phoebe is rewarded whenever she finds something truly unique, for she knows that when you buy a piece of vintage clothing, you’re not just buying fabric and thread—you’re buying a piece of someone’s past. But one particular article of clothing will soon unexpectedly change her life.
Thérèse Bell, an elderly Frenchwoman, has an impressive clothing collection. But among the array of smart suits and couture gowns, Phoebe finds a child’s sky-blue coat—an item with which Bell is stubbornly reluctant to part. As the two women become friends, Phoebe will learn the tale of that little blue coat. And she will discover an astonishing connection between herself and Thérèse Bell—one that will help her heal the pain of her own past and allow her to love again.
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29 comments:
Heather (Proud Book Nerd)
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IL
I's like to try this one.
-Tiger (All-Consuming Books)
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AL
This one sounds great!
Leah (Amused By Books)
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CA
christa
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MN
Michelle M.
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TN
MamaKitty
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TX
I sent the book at 1 pm today.
DC# is
03100480000255214692
Enjoy
Updated! See post for current list! Added Mamakitty into slot #3! I'm trying to order these by geography so they can get there faster!
Ashley (Ashley's Bookshelf)
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GA
Kari Anderson (KariAnnAlysis) WV
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book was mailed today--or last night--husband mailed for me, so not sure.
DC # 0310 0480 0003 3113 5668
Received it today.
My review is up:
http://thetruebookaddict.blogspot.com/2010/07/book-review-vintage-affair-by-isabel.html
Great book!
Mailed today, DC: 03091830000035387846
Posted my review: http://tigersallconsumingbooks.blogspot.com/2010/07/review-vintage-affair-by-isabel-wolff.html
I received A Vintage Affair on the 24th. Thanks!
DC 0308 0660 0000 8648 0234
Received today.
Shipped today.
DC: 03091140000075131885
Review posted:
http://proudbooknerd.com/2010/08/19/review-a-vintage-affair/
Received today.
Got it!
here's my review. Sorry it's late... been a busy summer...
http://mentalfoodie.blogspot.com/2010/09/book-review-vintage-affair-novel-by.html
I've sent this: DC 0306 2400 0002 7005 9976
I received this today!!
The review will be posted on Monday. The link is http://mamakittyreviews.com/?p=1231, but it won't go live until 0800 CST on October 11, 2010.
Just sent this out. 03102010000255014826
Review to come soon!
Here's my review: http://www.amusedbybooks.com/2010/10/clotheshorse.html
Check out my review: http://kariannalysis.com/2010/10/annalysis-a-vintage-affair/
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