The Dress Shop on King Street

by Ashley Clark

Book Overview

Harper Dupree has pinned all her hopes on a future in fashion design. But when it comes crashing down around her, she returns home to Fairhope, Alabama, and to Millie, the woman who first taught her how to sew. As Harper rethinks her own future, long-hidden secrets about Millie's past are brought to light.

In 1946, Millie Middleton--the daughter of an Italian man and a Black woman--boarded a train and left Charleston to keep half of her heritage...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764237608
• ISBN13: 9780764237607
• Release Date: December 2020
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.4" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Beautiful Blending of Past and Present

A heartfelt novel of dreams, loss, love, heartache, and the history that makes us who we are. Tracing forwards and back lingering on pivotal moments in Millie's life, as well as the stories of Harper and Peter, as they entwine in the past and present day. A beautifully immersive read, with captivating characters that tell their stories and search for answers. Even though the story wends its way through various points in time the lines of the story were easy to follow, and I didn't find myself getting confused and enjoyed watching the pieces come together. This book explores various themes, from the pain of racism, casting two shadows, the ties that bind you to your past, and following your dreams, all infused with faith that shines hope into the darkest days. Millie is an extraordinary woman, full of wisdom, gumption, and faith, and I loved following her through the turning points in her life, as well as her relationship with Harper and how she encourages her in her dreams and love. Peter is a man with big dreams too, he loves reviving pieces of history to preserve their history, while searching for the answers to his own. Overall, a gorgeous blending of past and present, taking inspiration from real life heart rending choices that many had to make. Romance, heartbreak, and dreams realized, I loved everything about this novel. Highly recommend! I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.