Summary
The Pink Suit: A Novel of Fashion, History, and a Moment Forever Stained
On November 22, 1963, Jacqueline Kennedy donned a pink suit, a favourite of her husband, for a trip to Dallas, Texas. Amidst the cheering crowds, no one could foresee the iconic status this garment would soon attain.
In The Pink Suit, Nicole Mary Kelby weaves a tale around the life of this emblem of shattered American dreams. Kate, an Irish seamstress at the exclusive Chez Ninon in Manhattan, h…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781844089758 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1844089754 |
| Author: | Nicole Mary Kelby |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Virago Press Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 13 July 2015 |
| Weight: | 254g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 22mm |
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Here reality and fiction intertwine, held together by the power of a single, fascinating narrative thread
A remarkable novel … Kelby has a talent for blending history and fiction - seamlessly * Daily Mail *Engaging and moving … here reality and fiction intertwine, held together by the power of a single, fascinating narrative thread * Harper’s Bazaar *Kelby has conjured a terrific novel blending fact and fiction to mesmerising effect * Good Book Guide *Kelby captures the Mad Men-era struggles of women torn between marriage and work … The Pink Suit is tailor-made for enjoyment * Washington Post *
About The Author
Nicole Mary Kelby
Nicole Mary Kelby is the critically acclaimed author of four previous novels. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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