The Black Velvet Coat
Jill G Hall
(Author)
Description
Twenty-eight-year-old struggling San Francisco artist Anne McFarland is determined to get a one-woman show, even though no one, including herself, believes she can do it. But when she buys a coat at a thrift shop with a key in its pocket, strange, even magical, occurrences begin to unfold, and she is inspired to create her best work ever. Fifty years earlier, it's 1963, and the coat's original owner, young heiress Sylvia Van Dam, is headed toward a disastrous marriage with a scoundrel. In a split-second reaction she does the unimaginable, which propels her on a trip of self-discovery to nature-filled Northern Arizona. When Anne and Sylvia's lives intersect, they are both forced to face their fears―and, in the process, realize their true potential.Product Details
Price
$16.95
$15.76
Publisher
She Writes Press
Publish Date
October 06, 2015
Pages
338
Dimensions
5.5 X 1.0 X 8.4 inches | 0.9 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781631520099
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About the Author
Jill G. Hall is the author of The Black Velvet Coat, an International Book Award Finalist for Best New Fiction. Her poems have appeared in a variety of publications, including A Year in Ink, The Avocet, and Wild Women, Wild Voices. On her blog, Crealivity, she shares personal musings about the art of practicing a creative lifestyle. She is a seasoned presenter at seminars, readings, and community events. In addition to writing, Hall practices yoga, tap dances, and enjoys spending time in nature. Learn more at www.jillghall.com.
Reviews
"In Jill G. Hall's lovely debut novel, a vintage coat and the brass key discovered in its pocket provide the foundation for the alternating stories of two women from different eras. As we read, we follow Anne and Sylvia as they navigate love and loss, heartbreak, and triumph. The Black Velvet Coat is an absolute delight."
--Midge Raymond, author of Forgetting English "Jill G. Hall creates a novel with two unforgettable characters whose lives, though generations apart, are inexplicably intertwined, which gives you the qualities you want in a great story--mystery, suspense, and romance."
--Judy Reeves, author of Wild Women, Wild Voices "The Black Velvet Coat is a story about fate and friendship and love. These characters will break your heart in all the best ways."
--T. Greenwood, author of Two Rivers, Bodies of Water, and The Forever Bridge "Jill G. Hall's book is a real page-turner! Artists everywhere will especially enjoy reading about the artistic process and the inspiration behind creating new work."
--Jane LaFazio, mixed media artist and feature writer for Cloth, Paper, Scissors and Quilting Arts magazines "Readers looking for a simple story will find charming elements in this blend of mystery and historical fiction."
--Library Journal "Spellbinding. Readers will feel they are watching an Alfred Hitchcock movie as they turn the pages of this vivid, fast-paced novel about how uncovering the past can lead to discovering oneself. You'll never look at vintage clothes quite the same way again."
--Jennifer Coburn, author of We'll Always Have Paris
--Midge Raymond, author of Forgetting English "Jill G. Hall creates a novel with two unforgettable characters whose lives, though generations apart, are inexplicably intertwined, which gives you the qualities you want in a great story--mystery, suspense, and romance."
--Judy Reeves, author of Wild Women, Wild Voices "The Black Velvet Coat is a story about fate and friendship and love. These characters will break your heart in all the best ways."
--T. Greenwood, author of Two Rivers, Bodies of Water, and The Forever Bridge "Jill G. Hall's book is a real page-turner! Artists everywhere will especially enjoy reading about the artistic process and the inspiration behind creating new work."
--Jane LaFazio, mixed media artist and feature writer for Cloth, Paper, Scissors and Quilting Arts magazines "Readers looking for a simple story will find charming elements in this blend of mystery and historical fiction."
--Library Journal "Spellbinding. Readers will feel they are watching an Alfred Hitchcock movie as they turn the pages of this vivid, fast-paced novel about how uncovering the past can lead to discovering oneself. You'll never look at vintage clothes quite the same way again."
--Jennifer Coburn, author of We'll Always Have Paris
