Isabel Wolff's love of vintage clothing is apparent in her novel A Vintage Affair. The protagonist, Phoebe Swift opens a vintage clothing shop in London, then meets all sorts of interesting people who come in to shop or sell their old clothes.
Each piece of clothing tells a story, and Phoebe quickly gets caught up in the story of a little blue coat belonging to Mrs. Bell, an elderly Frenchwoman who is dying. As Mrs. Bell's story unfolds, so does Phoebes'.
The novel sends Phoebe on a journey into the past that is ultimately healing. Each piece of clothing becomes an important character in the novel. This is a beautifully written book, a worthwhile read.
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