Christmas Dress: A Novel

An enchanted Christmas dress brings two generations of women together for the magic of the season in this delightful holiday story from Courtney Cole. When Meg Julliard returns to her hometown of Chicago to manage her late father's apartment building, she thinks her dreams of making it in the fashion business are over. Ellie Wade, one of the building's longtime residents, is also not feeling the Christmas Joy this year. She is preparing to move into a nursing home and is in the process of sorting through her belongings to downsize. Ellie gifts the dress to Meg, hoping it will bring her more luck. The dress magically fits and leads to the best night of Meg's life, inspiring her to follow a life-long dream of her own.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 352 pages
\n Publication date: 11 November 2021
\n Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
\n

In this heartwarming holiday tale from New York Times bestselling author Courtney Cole, an enchanted Christmas dress brings together two generations of women for the magic of the season. When fashion-forward Meg Julliard returns to her hometown of Chicago to take over her late father's apartment building, she believes her dreams of making it in the fashion industry are dashed. However, things take a turn for the worse when she must manage an eclectic roster of tenants, deal with numerous building-related disasters, and constantly embarrass herself in front of a charming handyman. This holiday season is shaping up to be the worst Christmas of Meg's life.

Meanwhile, Ellie Wade, one of the building's longtime residents, is struggling to find joy in the season. She is reluctantly preparing to move into a nursing home and is in the process of downsizing her belongings. Every corner of her apartment holds cherished memories, both good and bad. However, there is one dress that Ellie hesitates to pack up, as it represents both the best and worst night of her life.

Ellie and Meg strike up an unlikely friendship, and as the story unfolds, Ellie reveals the story behind her dress. She gifts the gorgeous garment to Meg, hoping that it will bring her more luck. However, there is a condition: Meg must wear it to the building's Christmas party.

To Meg's surprise, the dress magically fits, and it leads to the best night of her life. But the dress's magic doesn't end there. It serves as an inspiration for Meg to pursue a lifelong dream of hers, which will not only save the crumbling Parkview West but also restore it to its former glory and ensure that it remains a safe home for all the current tenants.

Meg and Ellie's journey is filled with laughter, love, and unexpected twists. Through the power of the dress and the magic of the holiday season, they both find their own happy endings, proving that sometimes, the greatest gifts come from the most unexpected places.

\n Weight: 338g\n
Dimension: 139 x 202 x 28 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780063099852\n \n