The Hatmaker’s Heart #bookreview @Litfuse
The Hatmaker’s Heart is a great book set in the 1920’s.
About the book: For Nell Marchwold, bliss is seeing the transformation when someone gets a glimpse in the mirror while wearing one of her creations and feels beautiful. Nell has always strived to create hats that bring out a woman’s best qualities. She knows she’s fortunate to have landed a job as an apprentice designer at the prominent Oscar Fields Millinery in New York City. Yet when Nell’s fresh designs begin to catch on, her boss holds her back from the limelight, claiming the stammer she’s had since childhood reflects poorly on her and his salon.
But it seems Nell’s gift won’t be hidden by Oscar’s efforts. Soon an up-and-coming fashion designer is seeking her out as a partner of his 1922 collection. The publicity leads to an opportunity for Nell to make hats in London for a royal wedding. There, she sees her childhood friend, Quentin, and an unexpected spark kindles between them. But thanks to her success, Oscar is determined to keep her. As her heart tugs in two directions, Nell must decide what she is willing to sacrifice for her dream, and what her dream truly is.
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About the author: Carla Stewart is the award-winning author of four novels. With a passion for times gone by, it is her desire to take readers back to that warm, familiar place in their hearts called “home.” She and her husband live in Tulsa and have four adult sons and six grandchildren (with one on the way!).
My thoughts: I loved this book! I loved meeting Nell and travelling to England with her. My grandmother came from England and I love learning more bits and pieces about her homeland even through fiction books. This book is well written and definitely keeps the interest. I loved reading about the time period. I’ve never really gotten into the 1920’s that much as it’s not an era I’m particularly fond of, but this book makes me want to dive in and learn more! I highly recommend it. It also deals with issues that everyone today deals with and gives us a great view on how to cope and overcome!
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