Vintage: A Novel

Susan Gloss

Mar 2014 · Harper Collins

About this ebook

“A colorful and charming novel, filled with tenderness for women and friendship . . . every page reads like a literary wardrobe makeover.” —Susanna Daniel, award-winning author of Stiltsville

At Hourglass Vintage in Madison, Wisconsin, every item in the boutique has a story to tell . . . and so do the women who are drawn there.

Violet Turner has always dreamed of owning a shop like Hourglass Vintage. When she is faced with the possibility of losing it, she realizes that, as much as she wants to, she cannot save it alone.

Eighteen-year-old April Morgan is nearly five months along in an unplanned pregnancy when her hasty engagement is broken. When she returns the perfect 1950s wedding dress, she discovers unexpected possibilities and friends who won’t let her give up on her dreams.

Betrayed by her husband, Amithi Singh begins selling off her old clothes, remnants of her past life. After decades of housekeeping and parenting a daughter who rejects her traditional ways, she fears she has nothing more ahead for her.

An engaging story that beautifully captures the essence of women’s friendship and love, Vintage is a charming tale of possibility, of finding renewal and hope when we least expect it.

“A wonderfully engaging story complete with the true essence of sisterhood.” —Stephanie Evanovich, New York Times–bestselling author

“Swap the vintage-clothing device for knitting, and you have Kate Jacobs’ The Friday Night Knitting Club, which means Gloss should have a built-in fan base for this book-club-worthy story of redemption, healing, and love.” —Booklist

“An engaging story filled with plucky characters and second acts.” —Library Journal

Ratings and reviews

Vintage is the story of three women were very isolated in their lives. They come together unexpectedly and become family. The characters are vividly drawn and you find yourself wanting them to be happy. This was a nice easy read.

Store owner Violet shares stories about and sells her vintage clothing. The customers become entwined with her life and help one another.

Very enjoyable! A bit predictable but happy and light reading !

About the author

Susan Gloss is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the University of Wisconsin Law School. When she's not writing fiction, Susan can be found working as an attorney, blogging at GlossingOverIt.com, or hunting for vintage treasures for her Etsy shop, Cleverly Curated. She lives with her family in Madison, Wisconsin.