Nicole Mary Kelby
The Pink Suit
- ISBN 13:
- 9781844089758
- author:
- Nicole Mary Kelby
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Virago
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 13.2 x 2.3 x 19.9 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Pink Suit by Nicole Mary Kelby is a story about the power of fashion and the fragility of identity. In 1963, a young seamstress named Kate creates a pink Chanel-style suit for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, which becomes an iconic symbol of her time in office.
However, as the suit's fame grows, so does the pressure on Kate's own life. Her world is torn between the creative excesses of her job and the traditional values of her community. As she struggles to maintain her sense of self, the pink suit becomes a constant reminder of the choices that have been made for her.
This novel explores the complexities of identity, creativity, and the human cost of fame, all set against the backdrop of one of the most pivotal moments in American history.