Release date - 17th October 2019 Book length - 312 pages Publisher - Transworld BUY LINKS: Worldwide - www.bookdepository.com Amazon UK - www.amazon.co.uk Amazon US - www.amazon.com I want to thank Katie from Transworld Books for the opportunity to take part in this blog tour and for providing me with a copy of this book for review. You will also find a pic of my favourite dress further down the page, if you want to take a look. ABOUT THIS BOOK Fran’s wedding dress shop isn’t like any other. A treasure trove of history, filled with gowns from every decade for every type of bride. But not as you’d expect. Something bold for the shy and retiring. Something simple for the woman who is unafraid to stand out. And something dazzling for the bride who wouldn’t normally dare to be different. No matter your expectations, you’d never guess your own perfect dress. But Fran knows… she feels the wisdom woven into every gown, a gift from the previous owner waiting to be handed down to the next bride. When Fran finds a dress that seems to be perfect for her she can’t wait to know its complex history which starts with her getting to know the son of the previous owner… MY REVIEW Beautiful, heartwarming, and fascinating in every way, THE PERFECT DRESS by Louisa Leaman is a wonderful story about past and present coming together and finding hope for the future. Fran has a gift. Through her vintage wedding shop, she brings the past alive through each special piece and matches them perfectly to each bride in turn. Fran throws herself into researching each and every piece and every time she finds the perfect match she feels like she is helping love bloom in an extra special way. She lives for her dresses but there is one dress that she has locked away because it causes her too much pain and she is just not ready to deal with it. But when a very unique dress crosses her path it also brings Fran into contact with Raf Colt, a surly workaholic who doesn't believe in love and marriage having lived through his own family heartache and tragedy. But there is something that calls each to the other but will the tragic history of this family heirloom bring more heartbreak into their world? Or can true love find a way? Breathtaking from start to finish, I completely fell in love with the characters and the vintage fashion in this fresh and vibrant story of design and devotion. Fran is quirky, colourful, and someone to admire, following her passion and breathing happiness and positivity into this world. But when it comes to her own love life she is blocked and I enjoyed getting to unravel her past and see her move on. I know absolutely nothing about fashion but I fell under this author's spell as fabrics, designs, and the magic of the fashion world came alive on each page and captured my interest at every turn. I love the idea that vintage clothes and accessories hold memories and an essence from who came before and THE PERFECT DRESS by Louisa Leaman is truly special in this way. THE PERFECT DRESS by Louisa Leaman is vibrant and alive like the dresses hidden inside and I cannot wait to read more from this talented author. AUTHOR BIO Louisa Leaman was born, raised and now lives near Epping Forest. She studied Art History at Leeds University before becoming a teacher working with children with special needs. After winning the Times Education Supplement’s New Writer’s Award, she turned her hand to writing books for children. Louisa currently writes content for the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, but has also been published in the Guardian, the Observer, the Independent and The Times Educational Supplement. Her interest in the arts is often inspiration for her plots and her first book, The Perfect Dress, was inspired by the V&As large wedding dress collection and fulfils her dream of writing romantic fiction. When she isn’t busy writing or rearing her three lively children, she paints portraits, takes long walks and spends far too long browsing vintage clothing shops. For more information: Website - louisaleaman.wordpress.com Twitter - www.twitter.com/louisaleaman Facebook - www.facebook.com/LouisaLeamanAuthor/ Instagram - www.instagram.com/louisaleaman/ #ThePerfectDress for me on my wedding day twelve years ago
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