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“A haunting meditation on the bonds between mothers and daughters. Zeldis offers a fascinating look into historic New York City and New Orleans, and her skill as a storyteller is matched by her compassion for her characters. What a beautiful read.”—Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Magnolia…
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Set in Brooklyn in 1924 with backstories from New Orleans and Russia, Zeldis masterfully intertwines the stories of three women through dressmaking, friendship, and secrets.
While Bea recreates herself in a new city with her teenage ward, Alice, she befriends a customer, Catherine, a socialite newlywed who yearns for a child. As Bea and Catherine’s friendship grows, Alice feels estranged and runs away. What happens next is a gritty account of how each has to confront their past secrets, bond together to forgive, and become their own chosen family.
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