From the Publisher
Narrators Mia Barron and Callie Beaulieu are a dynamic duo in their portrayals of estranged half sisters who are reunited after their mother Bette's passing.… Beaulieu narrates the Gabrielle chapters and demonstrates range when a rough New York accent quickly replaces a character's upper-crust pronunciation in anger. Barron narrates the Lulu chapters and excels at portraying her colorful Brooklyn family, which includes her chirpy sister-in-law and her sometimes- admonishing, sometimes-calming mother-in-law.” —AudioFile Magazine
“Meyers and Rose describe the sisters with quirks and foibles that make them both endearing and irritating. That gives the narrators, Mia Barron and Callie Beaulieu, room to work, and they clearly and warmly narrate the story.” —Library Journal
“Of special appeal to anyone with an interest in women's literature and family drama…impressively performed by the vocal tales of co-narrators Mia Barron and Callie Beaulieu. Original, compelling, and flawlessly produced.” —Midwest Book Review
"There is grace and redemption in this celebration of sisterhood. There is also the allure of fashion from Rue Cambon to the city that put American style on the map. Anything is possible in New York City, including forgiveness but it is the enduring love of family that you will savor when you reach the end of this beautiful novel." – Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author of Tony's Wife
"A fabulous story that dives into the complicated relationships of family, and offers a stylish escape into the world of high fashion and Chanel. Simply captivating!" – Jennifer Probst, New York Times bestseller
Library Journal
01/22/2022
This cowriting project is sure to please fans of Rose (Cartier's Hope) and Meyers (The Widow of Wall Street). Estranged half-sisters Lulu and Gabrielle aren't very close, but they will have to work together to decode the last wishes of their deceased mother, Bette, who wanted her daughters to sort out the contents of her apartment. Lulu, Bette's younger daughter, is widowed; she still works at her late husband's bakery and is drowning in debt. Gabrielle is recently divorced and disgraced after her ex-husband and his girlfriend trashed her name and ruined her career as a costume designer. When the sisters search through their mother's things, which they must catalogue and make final plans for, they find her hidden closet of vintage Chanel. With the help of Bette's friends and the owner of the bookshop where Gabrielle works, Lulu and Gabrielle decide what to do with their mother's Chanel collection—but when they must make sacrifices to realize their dream for the collection, they'll have to face the possibility of failure. Their mother's encouragement from beyond the grave turns out to be more support than she'd ever given them when she was alive. VERDICT Filled with relatable situations and just enough drama to keep readers interested, this is for fans of fiction dealing with mother-daughter and sisterly relationships.—Karen Core
MAY 2022 - AudioFile
Narrators Mia Barron and Callie Beaulieu are a dynamic duo in their portrayals of estranged half sisters who are reunited after their mother Bette’s passing. Gabrielle is 55 and dealing with career fallout, which is tied to her ex-husband. Lulu is 48 and grieving her husband’s death. The sisters mend their relationship as they catalogue and make decisions about their inheritance: a large Chanel collection. Tucked into handbags are notes proving Bette loved her daughters in her own fashionable way. Beaulieu narrates the Gabrielle chapters and demonstrates range when a rough New York accent quickly replaces a character’s upper-crust pronunciation in anger. Barron narrates the Lulu chapters and excels at portraying her colorful Brooklyn family, which includes her chirpy sister-in-law and her sometimes- admonishing, sometimes-calming mother-in-law. A.L.C. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine
