Reads in Review

Good morning readers!!

Today I'm posting another review.  This is a book I read back in January and loved!


Title:  The Pink Suit
Author:  Nicole Mary Kelby
Genre: Historical Fiction

Rating: 5

Plot:

On November 22, 1963, the First Lady accompanied her husband to Dallas, Texas dressed in a pink Chanel-style suit that was his favorite. Much of her wardrobe, including the pink suit, came from the New York boutique Chez Ninon where a young seamstress, an Irish immigrant named Kate, worked behind the scenes to meticulously craft the memorable outfits.

While the two never met, Kate knew every tuck and pleat needed to create the illusion of the First Lady's perfection. When the pink suit became emblematic, Kate's already fragile world--divided between the excess and artistry of Chez Ninon and the traditional values of her insular neighborhood--threatened to rip apart.

Moving from the back rooms of Chez Ninon to the steps of Air Force One, The Pink Suit is an enchanting, unforgettable novel about hope and heartbreak, and what became of the American Dream.  

My review:  I loved this book!  I love anything about the Kennedy's.  I thought the author did a wonderful job blending history with fiction in this novel.  The suit itself is iconic alone, but to read the story of its creation and the woman Kate became was mesmerizing.  Although Jackie was not mentioned often, her presence was still large in the story I thought.  By the end, Kate is as much a classic as Jackie. 


Recommend? Yes!!