The Dress, by Kate Kerrigan
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This book grippingly interweaves the stories of Lily, a vintage fashion blogger; Joy, a 1950s New York socialite; and the iconic dress she commissioned. Lily Fitzpatrick loves vintage clothes—made all the more precious because they were once owned and loved by another woman. Thousands follow her vintage fashion blog and her daily Instagram feed. But this passion for the beautiful clothes of the past is about to have unforeseen consequences, when Lily stumbles upon the story of a 1950s New York beauty, who was not only everything Lily longs to be, but also shares Lily's surname. Joy Fitzpatrick was a legend. But what was the famous dress which she once commissioned—said to be so original that nothing in couture would ever match it again? What happened to it—and why did Joy suddenly disappear from New York high society? Kate Kerrigan's enthralling novel interweaves the dramatic story of Joy, the beautiful but tortured socialite, and that of Lily—determined to uncover the truth and, if possible, bring back to life the legendary dress itself.
The Dress, by Kate Kerrigan- Amazon Sales Rank: #1507387 in Books
- Published on: 2015-09-03
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x 1.25" w x 5.75" l, 1.50 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 400 pages
Review 'I ADORED The Dress ... an enthralling story ... Unputdownable ... Her writing shines in this gem of a novel' Cathy Kelly. 'Mesmerising and moving. Just beautiful' Cecelia Ahern. 'Glamorous, gripping and moving. I just loved it' Marian Keyes. 'I loved this glamorous and lusciously romantic novel, which ping-pongs between Fifties New York and London's contemporary fashion world. Packed with great characters, gorgeous settings and glorious atmosphere, it's Angela's Ashes meets Jacqueline Susann by way of Bridget Jones. I was in floods at the end. Irresistible' Wendy Holden, Daily Mail. 'An endearing story about three generations of women whose lives are intertwined by The Dress' Candis Magazine. 'From the bright lights of 1950s New York to fast-paced, present-day London, the interwoven narratives and beautifully realised characterisation make for a captivating read' The Lady. 'Combines fashion and one's search for love beautifully in a tale that spans generations ... Recommended for those who love stories that dig to a level deeper than mere romance to explore human relationships and family legacies' Cindy Thomson, author of the Ellis Island series. 'A delicious way to pass the time. It's a perfect page-turner for the summer holiday, so my advice would be don't leave home without it' Irish Independent. 'Unlike many books about the fashion world, high on excitement at the glamorous setting, The Dress has none of this breathlessness. The writing is grounded in human drama, with the fashion element written about lovingly in terms of craftsmanship of couture, or realistically, in the case of Lily's travails in today's corporate fashion world ... an engaging read' Sunday Independent.
About the Author Kate Kerrigan is the author of Recipes for a Perfect Marriage, shortlisted for the 2006 Romantic Novel of the Year Award, and Ellis Island, which was a TV Book Club Summer Read.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Review: 'The Dress' by Kate Kerrigan By Jody - "A Spoonful of Happy Endings" Twenty-something Lily Fitzpatrick always wanted to be a fashion designer. Yet her fear of being a failure led her to decide to focus on her successful vintage fashion blog instead, sharing her passion for fashion with thousands of followers each day. One day, Lily unexpectedly finds an article about an amazing dress which was worn back in the 1940s by high society woman Joy Fitzpatrick, who also happens to share Lily’s last name. Lily decides to do some research in the hopes of discovering more about Joy herself, this amazing dress, and the person who made it. As Lily finds out more and more about both the dress and Joy, she realises she has discovered quite an amazing story and won’t stop until she has gotten to the bottom of it.This is, without a doubt, one of the best women’s fiction reads I’ve read so far this year. Kate Kerrigan is a fabulous author and I honestly already can't wait to read her next work! 'The Dress' focuses on two main points of view: a modern-day storyline told from the perspective of vintage fashion blogger Lily Fitzpatrick and a point of view that brings us back to 1940s America with at its centre married socialite Joy Fitzpatrick. Next to that, there are several chapters told from the perspective of Honor, an Irish small-town girl who is a truly gifted seamstress. Each of these three women has a distinctive voice and a thoroughly captivating and interesting story to tell; stories that are intertwined and which I couldn't get enough of.While the story includes fun aspects such as the focus on vintage fashion and blogging, it also deals with quite a few serious topics. Kate Kerrigan is a wonderfully talented author with a great writing style. It felt like I was flying through the pages and I could easily conjure up every single detail of the story in my head thanks to all the vivid descriptions. In my opinion this is women's fiction at its best and I understand why this novel has already received numerous 5-star reviews. Overall, 'The Dress' is an amazing and well-written story filled with authentic characters and an engrossing storyline. It grabbed me from the start and I ended up falling in love with it; a book I can recommend to anyone, a truly wonderful read!
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very developed characters who make you feel for them, great book! By Nimue Highly recommend. There were so many interesting family history story lines, very developed and complex characters who made you feel for them. It was great that they tied it all in many years later with more history to uncover. Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Very well written,
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. This is women's fiction at its finest. A fusion of fashion and feeling... By bleachhouselibrary 1950s New York and one of the most beautiful women in the city is on the hunt for a dress. Not just any dress, one that is unique, alluring and awe inspiring. The hope is that the right dress could save her marriage. For Joy, beauty has always been part of her life. Blessed with looks, money and breeding, life has always been plain sailing. But lately things are not as straight forward. She finds herself needing a drink to help her get through the day, finds the walls of her fifth avenue home closing in around her and her husband drifting away for no obvious reason. A chance encounter with a talented young designer sets a plan in motion. The perfect party, the perfect dress and the return to the perfect marriage.Meanwhile, unknown Irish seamstress, Honor, struggles to believe in her talent. She knows she can design and create, but is it enough for the high-maintenance socialite? Can she produce a dress so exquisite that it could change Joy's life? Or even her own? Thousands of dollars are spent as the two women pin their hopes on the dream of the perfect dress...This is Kate Kerrigan's first novel with Head of Zeus and what a way to kick off! Using her talent for writing historical fiction, and blending it with a current timeline, this novel is pitched perfectly for the reader who wishes to escape to another world. There are actually a few worlds rolled into the this; 1950s New York, 1930s Ireland, Present day London, Miami and Ireland, all with their own tales to tale. Lily is a vintage fashion blogger and while researching images for her blog, she stumbles across a photo of Joy in an outstanding, intricate dress which blows the blogger's mind. As the woman also has the same surname, Lily delves some more and discovers they are loosely related. The photo inspires Lily to dust down her dressmaking equipment and re-create the dress.The narrative shifts from time and location with ease and there is a softness about the overall story that remains throughout. While there are plenty of design and dress making moments in the novel, it is written in such a way that the reader is not overloaded. The big selling point of The Dress is very simple: imagination. The descriptions of New York in its Hey Day, the dresses, the dinner parties, the cocktail hours and the need for a drinks cabinet in the drawing room. Those days may be long gone, along with women's unequal status (for the most), but that doesn't mean we can't slip into these women's marabou slippers, and lives, for a bit. Look at the success of the TV show, Mad Men. Don Draper and fashion to die for. Simple. The imagination is also used to bring us on fashion shoots in 2014 Miami and lace-hunting trips to rural Ireland. Lily has a part to play in all of this, but it is Joy and Honor who remain to the forefront. Two very different women, from immensely different backgrounds, they somehow find solace in each other's company and form a special bond while creating the masterpiece. But what happens when it's finished? Can their friendship withstand the aftermath?This is women's fiction at its finest. The writing is flawless, flows nicely and has a perfect pace. The past links well with the present and the overall package is finely crafted. A stunning cover is sure to call out to many from the shelves of bookshops everywhere,in August (when it is released in trade paperback) and no doubt will be downloaded to many an e-reader this summer. For anyone who has gazed longingly at the pages of Vogue, drooled over the costumes in period dramas or wondered what rich socialites in Manhattan really did all day, this is for you. A fusion of fashion and feeling...
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