"After fashion designer Cressida Westcott loses both her home and her shop in the London Blitz, she has nowhere to go but the family estate she fled long ago. Cressida arrives with only the clothes she's wearing, at a loss as to how rebuild her business. Cressida's niece, Violet Westcott, is thrilled that her famous aunt is coming to stay-the village has been so dull with all the men off fighting. Just as Cressida arrives, though, so does Violet's conscription letter. But how will she ever find a suitable husband if she has to spend her days wearing a frumpy uniform and doing war work? Meanwhile, the local vicar's daughter, Grace Carlisle, is trying in vain to repair her mother's gown, her only chance to have a white wedding dress. When Cressida appears at the local Sewing Circle meeting, Grace asks for help-and Cressida soon shows that she has much more to teach the ladies than just sewing skills. Before long, Cressida's spirit and ambition galvanize the village group into action, and they find themselves mending wedding dresses not only for local brides but for brides across the country. And as the women dedicate themselves to helping others celebrate love, they might even manage to find it for themselves"-- From back cover.
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