Isabel
Wolff's novel A Vintage Affair became an instant hit when it was released in
the UK last year. However, it's now set to be even more popular due to its recent
release in the States.
A
Vintage Affair was published on June 29th by Bantam Dell and has not
only gained a gorgeous new cover, but also a place on the current Barnes &
Noble Recommends list.
For
those unfamiliar with the book, here's the synopsis:
A Vintage
Affair, Isabel
Wolff's 8th novel, is about Phoebe Swift, a textiles expert, who gives up
her plum job at Sothebys' in order to fulfil a long held pipe dream - to set up
her own vintage dress store, Village Vintage. But as Phoebe arranges
the glorious old gowns, suits and 'cupcake' prom dresses in her
sun-filled shop she is struggling with a recent trauma - her best
friend Emma has died and Phoebe feels responsible. Then she meets
an elderly Frenchwoman, Therese Bell, who has a collection to sell -
apart from one garment which she'll never part with - a child's
sky-blue winter coat from wartime Provence. Behind the coat is a
heartbreaking story. In 1943, the then 12 year old Therese had
promised the coat to her best friend Monique, who was in hiding from the
Nazis; instead, she betrayed Monique and has lived with the
guilt ever since. Phoebe's friendship with Therese, and her own
growing obsession with the fate of Monique is to change Phoebe's life
forever. A Vintage Affair is semi-historical, and
can be characterised as a story of fashion, friendship,
regret and redemption. It also has mystery, romance and comedy
in addition to the pleasure of the beautiful clothes that Phoebe sells..
To
find out more about Isabel and her books, check out Isabel Wolff's website.
Alternatively, you can head on over to Barnes & Noble to watch a video of
Isabel talking about A Vintage Affair.
Stay tuned for a giveaway!
