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“We began the dress on the last evening in October.” For three sisters, it will become a banner of hope, spun from delicate memories of genteel tradition and woven with threads of possibility. Through the desolate landscape of winter, it will act as a beacon of unexpected fortune and faith in a world void of promise. It will inspire the noble heart that lies dormant beneath layers of grief. Together, the stalwart ladies of Oak Creek, Virginia will fashion their impossible dreams into . . .
THE WEDDING DRESS
Virginia Renfro Ellis’s extraordinary work of historical fiction evokes the tattered essence of the post-Civil War South, where widows, children, and scarred veterans were left to reconstruct a country. There is little to wish for in the lives of the Atwater women. Julia and Victoria were barely brides before their husbands marched off with the doomed Confederate army. Now alone, with scarcely enough money to see them through until spring, they embark on an impetuous mission to bring a sparkle of joy back into their youngest sister’s eyes. Seventeen-year-old Claire has always wanted to be married. And though she has no intended groom, her sisters decide to sew her a wedding gown.
As the dress takes shape, the gates of their meager plantation home welcome the arrival of Sergeant Monroe Tacy. He has come to fulfill a dying man’s last request, but his presence begins a series of remarkable events that will transform the Atwater sisters forever.
The Wedding Dress is an unforgettable lesson in hope, written with the natural simplicity and beauty of a born storyteller.
From the Hardcover edition.
THE WEDDING DRESS
Virginia Renfro Ellis’s extraordinary work of historical fiction evokes the tattered essence of the post-Civil War South, where widows, children, and scarred veterans were left to reconstruct a country. There is little to wish for in the lives of the Atwater women. Julia and Victoria were barely brides before their husbands marched off with the doomed Confederate army. Now alone, with scarcely enough money to see them through until spring, they embark on an impetuous mission to bring a sparkle of joy back into their youngest sister’s eyes. Seventeen-year-old Claire has always wanted to be married. And though she has no intended groom, her sisters decide to sew her a wedding gown.
As the dress takes shape, the gates of their meager plantation home welcome the arrival of Sergeant Monroe Tacy. He has come to fulfill a dying man’s last request, but his presence begins a series of remarkable events that will transform the Atwater sisters forever.
The Wedding Dress is an unforgettable lesson in hope, written with the natural simplicity and beauty of a born storyteller.
From the Hardcover edition.
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A rather sweet, calm story about three sisters in the aftermath of the Civil War. They decide they need to expect good things to happen and so work together to sew a wedding dress for the youngest sister. As soon as they begin, this action impacts the people around them as well as their own lives. The conclusion of the story is very satisfactory and even romantic.
I mention that this is a "calm" story because it isn't particularly a tear-jerker even though it has some sad moments and it is "sweet" because they are a nice family and think of others more than themselves. One thing that does stand out are the "ghostly soldiers" they see around their home on a consistent basis.
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This was a wonderful, easy book read. The story was quick and to the point...the author didn't waste time on unnecessary information, but there was nothing lacking in the story either. A very enjoyable book.
Kathy D. wrote on 8/11/2009...Enjoyable read
Ago S. (This was a simple but enjoyable story. There was not a lot of character development and the ending was a little far fetched. This is a good read for a day at the beach.
Julia and Victoria Atwater were barely brides before their husbands marched off to fight in the Civil War. Now alone, with scarcely enough money to see them through until spring, they embark on an impetuous mission to bring joy back into their youngest sister's life. 17 year old Claire has always wanted to be married. And though she has no intended groom, her sisters decide to sew her a wedding gown. A hauntingly beautiful story with a powerful message teaching us how to leave the past and look to the future. - Back Cover
A very sweet story of sisters struggling to survive post-Civil War and the dress that inspires their hope.
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