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Every dress has a history. And so does every woman. Phoebe Swifts friends are stunned when she abruptly leaves a plum job to open her own vintage clothing shop in Londonbut to Phoebe, its the fulfillment of a dream, and her passion. Digging for finds in attics and wardrobes, Phoebe knows that when you buy a piece of vintage clothing, youre not just buying fabric and threadyoure buying a piece of someones past. But one particular article of clothing will soon unexpectedly change her life. Thrse Bell, an elderly Frenchwoman, has an impressive clothing collection. But among the array of elegant suits andcouture gowns, Phoebe finds a childs sky-blue coatan item with which Mrs. Bell is stubbornly reluctant to part. As the two women become friends, Phoebe will learn the poignant tale of that little blue coat. And she will discover an astonishing connection between herself and Thrse Bellone that will help her heal the pain of her own past and allow her to love again. Look for special features inside. Join the Circle for author chats and more. RandomHouseReadersCircle.com