The Secret Keeper of Main Street: A Novel by Trisha R. Thomas Hardcover Book

Description: The Secret Keeper of Main Street by Trisha R. Thomas "From acclaimed African-American novelist Trisha Thomas comes the story of Bailey Dowery, a Black dressmaker in 1950s Oklahoma whose gift of second sight pulls her into a dangerous small-town scandal involving a society wedding, a murder, and shocking family secrets"-- FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Acclaimed author Trisha R. Thomas delivers a masterful new tale of scandal and intuition. In 1950s oil-rich Oklahoma, Bailey Dowery, a dressmaker with the gift of "second sight," reluctantly reveals the true loves and intentions of her socialite clients, making her a silent witness to a shocking crime. 1954: In the quaint town of Mendol, Oklahoma, Bailey Dowery is a Black dressmaker for the wives and daughters of local oil barons. She earns a good living fitting designer gowns and creating custom wedding dresses for the towns elite. But beyond her needle and thread lies a deeper talent, one passed down from her mother: the gift of insight. With just a fleeting touch or brush against the skin, Bailey has sudden flashes of intuition— witnessing the other persons hopes, dreams, and nightmares, as well glimpses of their past and future. To protect herself, she wears gloves to keep from grazing the skin of her clients as she pins them into their gowns.Brides have whispered that Bailey can see if their true love is faithful, or if their marriage will be a success. Her aunt Charlene has always warned her, "Its safer to stay out of White folks business." But Bailey will reluctantly provide a reading during a fitting, as long as the bride promises to be discreet.Now Elsa Grimes, daughter of one of the richest oil men in Oklahoma, has come to the Regal Gown as the least joyful bride Bailey has ever seen. Elsas big society wedding is imminent and her gown is gorgeous, but what Baileys intuition uncovers when she touches Elsas hand horrifies her. Against her better judgment, shes determined to help Elsa in whatever way she can. But when the son of a prominent family turns up dead on the eve of Elsas wedding, and the bride-to-be is arrested for his murder, Bailey is suddenly at the center of a firestorm that threatens to overtake her and everyone she loves. Author Biography Trisha R. Thomas is the author of the popular Nappily series. Her debut novel Nappily Ever After was a finalist for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work, chosen for Oprah Magazine as a Book That Made A Difference, and became a Netflix major motion picture starring Sanaa Lathan. Review "In What Passes as Love, Trisha R. Thomas has…so brilliantly…written a powerful, thought-provoking, truly cinematic historical novel that will have you turning pages well into the wee hours of the morning. Her story is simply wonderful." — Kimberla Lawson Roby, New York Times bestselling author of Casting the First Stone"Readers are transported to the South in 1850 in this emotional, richly drawn novel." — Womans World on What Passes as Love"Thomas removes the focus from the white oppressor or white savior characters usually so popular in these stories, and concentrates on the actions and consciences of the Black heroine and ensemble." — Glamour on What Passes as Love"Thomass well-researched and compelling novel charts Dahlias complex journey of escape, reinvention, and self-acceptance. Fans of Alena Dillon and Lucinda Riley will be moved by this historical glimpse into a brutal time period. Not shying away from the cruelties of slavery, Thomas gives a voice to the enslaved by exploring the power of shared humanity and newfound courage." — Booklist on What Passes as Love"Trisha Thomass first novel places her in a league with Terry McMillan and Bebe Moore Campbell." — Publishers Weekly on Nappily Ever After Details ISBN0063344165 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780063344167 Format Hardcover Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 813.54 Audience General Publication Date 2024-07-18 Imprint William Morrow Subtitle A Novel US Release Date 2024-07-18 Pages 304 ISBN-10 0063344165 UK Release Date 2024-07-18 Author Trisha R. Thomas NZ Release Date 2024-10-01 AU Release Date 2024-10-01 Imprint US William Morrow Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160787317;

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