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The Vintage Dress Shop in Primrose Hill by Annie Darling
4.0
The Vintage Dress Shop in Primrose Hill by Annie Darling
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for a fair review thanks to Hodder & Stoughton and Netgalley.
Blurb
Second chances never go out of style . . .
The heartwarming and romantic new novel from Annie Darling - perfect for fans of Cressida McLaughlin and Holly Hepburn!
Sophy Stevens is moving to Australia. Turning thirty has found her unexpectedly out of a job, out of a relationship, and just in need of Something Different - and Australia, where she can finally meet her grandparents and surprise them on their wedding anniversary, looks like the perfect answer . . . if she can save up the money for the plane ticket.
So when her feckless, absent dad Johnno offers her a job at his vintage clothes shop in Primrose Hill, she can't turn it down. It'll only be for a few months, after all. But the Vintage Dress Shop turns out to be a treasure trove of gorgeous preloved clothes, from a 1930s cocktail gown to a never-worn 50s wedding dress, and despite the disapproval of the snooty manager, Phoebe, Sophy starts to fall in love with vintage fashion.
And then there's Charles Radley, the debonair gemstone specialist with exquisite tailoring, cheekbones sharp enough to cut glass, and enough charm to throw Sophy's plans wildly off course. . .
My Opinion
This book was originally published in four parts, but is now available as one book. Earlier this year, I had been lucky enough to read the first part of this book and I was eager for more. When I was offered the opportunity to read the full book there was no hesitation.
Whilst 352 pages long, this book felt like a quick read - it was just too easy to keep turning the pages that I didn't realise how much time had passed. Sophy is having a bad year and is planning on escaping to Australia to finally meet her grandparents. In order to reach Australia, Sophy needs to find a job and start saving for her ticket. I don't want to give too much away, but this was a delightful read and is full of some great characters. With a lovely story and a great cover, what are you waiting for?
Rating: 4/5
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for a fair review thanks to Hodder & Stoughton and Netgalley.
Blurb
Second chances never go out of style . . .
The heartwarming and romantic new novel from Annie Darling - perfect for fans of Cressida McLaughlin and Holly Hepburn!
Sophy Stevens is moving to Australia. Turning thirty has found her unexpectedly out of a job, out of a relationship, and just in need of Something Different - and Australia, where she can finally meet her grandparents and surprise them on their wedding anniversary, looks like the perfect answer . . . if she can save up the money for the plane ticket.
So when her feckless, absent dad Johnno offers her a job at his vintage clothes shop in Primrose Hill, she can't turn it down. It'll only be for a few months, after all. But the Vintage Dress Shop turns out to be a treasure trove of gorgeous preloved clothes, from a 1930s cocktail gown to a never-worn 50s wedding dress, and despite the disapproval of the snooty manager, Phoebe, Sophy starts to fall in love with vintage fashion.
And then there's Charles Radley, the debonair gemstone specialist with exquisite tailoring, cheekbones sharp enough to cut glass, and enough charm to throw Sophy's plans wildly off course. . .
My Opinion
This book was originally published in four parts, but is now available as one book. Earlier this year, I had been lucky enough to read the first part of this book and I was eager for more. When I was offered the opportunity to read the full book there was no hesitation.
Whilst 352 pages long, this book felt like a quick read - it was just too easy to keep turning the pages that I didn't realise how much time had passed. Sophy is having a bad year and is planning on escaping to Australia to finally meet her grandparents. In order to reach Australia, Sophy needs to find a job and start saving for her ticket. I don't want to give too much away, but this was a delightful read and is full of some great characters. With a lovely story and a great cover, what are you waiting for?
Rating: 4/5