When I saw this book I was thrilled. There's nothing like a novel full of vintage clothing and women's friendships with some stressful financial dealings and relationships in transition thrown in. Vintage did not disappoint. If you are looking for heart-pounding car chases or hi-tech devices, forget it. This book is sweet and a lovely way to spend a weekend.
Violet Turner is the owner of Hourglass Vintage, a clothing shop in Madison, Wisconson. The shop becomes a haven for several women whose lives are in transition. April Morgan is a recently orphaned and very pregnant 18-year-old who returns her vintage wedding dress to the shop after her fiance buckles under to the demands of his wealthy, socially conscious parents and allows them to cancel the wedding plans. Amithi is a seamstress, originally from Indai, who discovers that her husband of 40 years has been unfaithful. Violet herself is in danger of losing her her life's dream, her shop, and her home, to her greedy landlord and ruthless developers. The three women become friends, supporting each other and finding hope and possibility in life despite their problems. Uplifting, charming, life-affirming - all of these adjectives could describe Gloss's novel. If you are a fan of novels like this, as I am, read it. You won't be sorry!
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