The Dress Shop of Dreams - A Novel (Paperback)

For fans of Alice Hoffman, Sarah Addison Allen, and Adriana Trigiani, "The Dress Shop of Dreams" is a captivating novel of enduring hopes, second chances, and the life-changing magic of true love.
Since her parents' mysterious deaths many years ago, scientist Cora Sparks has spent her days in the safety of her university lab or at her grandmother Etta's dress shop. Tucked away on a winding Cambridge street, Etta's charming tiny store appears quite ordinary to passersby, but the colorfully vibrant racks of beaded silks, delicate laces, and jewel-toned velvets hold bewitching secrets: With just a few stitches from Etta's needle, these gorgeous gowns have the power to free a woman's deepest desires.
Etta's dearest wish is to work her magic on her granddaughter. Cora's studious, unromantic eye has overlooked Walt, the shy bookseller who has been in love with her forever. Determined not to allow Cora to miss her chance at happiness, Etta sews a tiny stitch into Walt's collar, hoping to give him the courage to confess his feelings to Cora. But magic spells--like true love--can go awry. After Walt is spurred into action, Etta realizes she's set in motion a series of astonishing events that will transform Cora's life in extraordinary and unexpected ways.
"Van Praag's writing is bright and hopeful. . . . A delightful and engaging read for] fans of Jasper Fforde, Gloria Naylor, or Sarah Addison Allen.""--Booklist "(starred review), on" The House at the End of Hope Street"
"Look for special features inside. Join the Random House Reader's Circle for author chats and more."

General

Imprint:	Ballantine Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2014
First published:	December 2014
Authors:	Menna Van Praag
Dimensions:	203 x 132 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	336
ISBN-13:	978-0-8041-7898-3
Categories:	Books > Fiction > General & literary fiction > Modern fiction Promotions
LSN:	0-8041-7898-4
Barcode:	9780804178983

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!