My Rating: 4.7
Skye and Nicholas are childhood friends that are separated at too young an age. As WWII unfolds, Skye is determined to be a pilot for the Royal Air Force. She is reunited with her childhood soulmate Nicholas but learns he is engaged to a Frenchwoman, Margaux Jourdan.
1947: Designer Christian Dior unveils his glamorous first collection to a world weary of war and grief. He names his debut fragrance Miss Dior in tribute to his beloved sister Catherine, who forged a friendship with Skye and Margaux through her work with the French Resistance.
Present Day: Fashion conservator Kat Jourdan discovers a priceless collection of Dior gowns in her grandmother's vacant cottage. As she delves into the mystery of their origin, Kat begins to doubt everything she thought she knew about her beloved grandmother. (less)
I enjoyed this immensely and learned a few things about WWII. I loved the tie in with the Christian Dior gowns and even the contrast of the heavy war scenes with the lighter romance. I enjoyed Skye's childhood so much I was sad when it switched to the rest of the book which was about her life as an adult. After that brief moment of mourning, I enjoyed her adult-life and the other story lines. Very well done and I will be reading more by this author.
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