The Keeper of Happy Endings

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This post will give you a short synopsis of the book along with my personal opinion on what I liked or disliked in the book.

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If you had a chance to guarantee your own happy ending the same way, would you take it? Why? Source: Unsplash Sigh. This is one of those feel-good, curl up with a good mug of tea or hot chocolate on a cold and rainy day kinds of books. I didn’t know it would be that for awhile though… I was cringing at times, fearing that I was in for a tragedy, or a bittersweet story at best. But Barbara Davis didn’t let me down. Just the kind of book I always hope for. Two women, Soline and Rory, from different eras and with different pasts come together in a twist of fate that leads them to a stunning and unexpected discovery that changes everything. And loads of lovely descriptions of Paris and '80s fashions in the US, plus an Audrey Hepburn-dressed character, who you can instantly see as you read.I thought this was just such a great read. In reality, this would have been a ReRead for me, except that there is a bit of a twist at the end and now that I know what that twist is, I’m not sure I would reread it. All this changes in the blink of an eye when Soline loses everything she holds dear due to World War ll. This emotionally immersive read with strong female characters who experience losses, have creative impulses, yet continue to search for their happy endings must top your Fall reading list! While I am not a "clothes person", I enjoyed the descriptions of the beautiful embroidery and other handiwork that went into the Roussel wedding gowns. The element of magic added even more spice to the story. How I wish there were more of the magical bits! They talk about the magic of the dresses to guarantee happy endings. Do you think they are talking about real magic?

What is The Keeper Of Happy Endings All About

Davis’ tale of love and loss, expertly woven around the lives of two women who have nothing—and yet everything—in common, inspires hope that our own happy endings might be biding their time, ready to show up when and where we least expect them. The Keeper of Happy Endings is a perfect blending of romance and mystery with a sprinkling of magic—heartwarming and satisfying. Don’t miss it!" I last read a book by this author 2 years ago, again with the Kindle First offer. I really enjoyed it but marked it down to 4* for some silly mistakes, only to find those same mistakes still feature in this one as well !! It is baffling that nobody spots them, let alone corrects them ! If you are a fan of historical fiction with a twist of magic, this book needs to make it onto your “must-read” list. The characters, for me, were so completely likable. And there is a lot of dialogue which makes reading the book go faster for me. Like a wedding dress lovingly crafted, The Keeper of Happy Endings is stitched through with secrets, romance, and mystery sure to enchant…and leave readers believing in the magic of second chances.” —Christine Nolfi, bestselling author of The Passing Storm

It rekindles her desire to make her dreams come true. Rory’s persistence brings her face to face with Soline, the owner of the store. Soline sure has made a name for herself in an unknown country, but what’s she has lost can never let her live in peace. This intriguing novel is magically woven together with sorrow, surprises, and happiness, just like the wedding gowns of ‘The Dress Witch’.” —Historical Novel Society Character-wise, Rory was bearable, Soline interesting, but the depiction of Camilla seemed wooden and cliched, and she was written as seeming far older than 42 (and with a 23 year old daughter, she must have still been a teenager when she got married and had a child, too young methinks!) Rory received a Roussel wedding dress from her fiancé before the war, but he was captured, and has not come home. Or has he? What spell was cast for her?