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My latest book about two sisters, one daughter, and a magical black dress that changes all their lives forever. It has a bit of history, plenty of mystery, family relationships, and lots of emotion. I hope you'll read and enjoy when LBD is released on August 23, 2011!
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Susan McBride is at her best in the little story about a staple in every woman’s closet: a little black dress.
The story centers around three women, Evie, her sister Anna, and Evie’s daughter Toni. The tale begins when an older Evie climbs out of bed and heads to the attic. She’s in search of something that she hasn’t seen in many, many years: the little black dress that tore her and Anna apart. She dons the dress, then has a massive stroke. Luckily the housekeeper finds her, but the damage is gr ...more
Little Black Dress is a clearly drawn portrait of two sisters with a twist of magic. Little Black Dress traces the lives of Evie and Anna, how a magical black dress foretells their future, and how they each react to it. Toni, Evie's daughter, is drawn back home, and under the dress's spell, when her mother has a stroke. Suddenly forced to deal with her family's history Toni is surprised to find that she is stronger than she knew and must make some tough choices about her future. Although, full o
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Susan McBride has outdone herself with this gem of a novel -- I loved it! LITTLE BLACK DRESS is a delightful, emotional and thoroughly engaging exploration of the connections that bind women together. As a story about mothers, daughters and sisters, we come to know and care deeply about the women inhabiting this tale and the magic that's created when they learn to open their eyes and hearts to their truest desires. A fabulous women's fiction read and an excellent book club choice, too!
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