About the Book
Harper Albright has
pinned all her hopes on a future in fashion design. But when it comes
crashing down around her, she returns home to Fairhope, Alabama, and to
Millie, the woman who first taught her to sew. As she rethinks her own
future, secrets long hidden about Millie's past are brought to light.
In
1946, Millie Middleton boarded a train and left Charleston to keep half
of her heritage hidden. She carried with her two heirloom buttons and
the dream of owning a dress store. She never expected to meet a charming
train jumper who changed her life forever . . . and led her yet again
to a heartbreaking choice about which heritage would define her future.
Now,
together, Harper and Millie return to Charleston and the man who may
hold the answers they seek . . . and a chance at the dress shop they've
both dreamed of. But it's not until all appears lost that they see the
unexpected ways to mend what frayed between the seams. (Goodreads)
My Thoughts
This is Ashley Clark's debut novel and it most certainly blew me away. It is in my top ten books of the year and I am anxious to read her next story. This book has a lot going on with a dual time line and multiple characters. It was very well done and I adored both story lines and all of the characters. Each person in this book was well developed and I felt like I got to know them personally. There is so much that this book holds I couldn't begin to describe it all. This book brings home the fact of how racism has affected people lives FOREVER as it continues to do today. There is a wonderful story of family and romance and there is a twist near the end that you don't see coming. This isn't a fast read by any means and I thoroughly enjoyed savoring each page. If you enjoy dual time lines you will love this book!
I highly recommend so go buy a copy now! Five stars.
"I received this book from Bethany House for free. All opinions are my own and I was not required to write a positive review."
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