The Pink Suit by Nicole Mary Kelby audiobook

The Pink Suit: A Novel

By Nicole Mary Kelby
Read by Gabrielle de Cuir

Little, Brown & Company 9780316235655
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"Inspired by the true story behind Jackie Kennedy's iconic outfit, Kelby has stitched a compelling tale of politics, fashion and history." -- People On November 22, 1963, Jacqueline Kennedy accompanied her husband to Dallas dressed in a pink Chanel-style suit. Much of her wardrobe, including the pink suit, came from the New York boutique Chez Ninon where a young Irish immigrant named Kate worked behind the scenes to meticulously craft the memorable outfits. Kate is torn between the glamorous world of Chez Ninon and her traditional Manhattan neighborhood. Finding balance is not easy in a time when women are still expected to follow the rules. And when you're in love, it's impossible. Kelby's luxurious narrative gives fascinating insight into the real story behind the iconic pink suit, introducing the reader to the wildly unforgettable characters that made Jackie Kennedy into the fashion icon of the century.

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Summary

Summary

"Inspired by the true story behind Jackie Kennedy's iconic outfit, Kelby has stitched a compelling tale of politics, fashion and history." -- People

On November 22, 1963, Jacqueline Kennedy accompanied her husband to Dallas dressed in a pink Chanel-style suit. Much of her wardrobe, including the pink suit, came from the New York boutique Chez Ninon where a young Irish immigrant named Kate worked behind the scenes to meticulously craft the memorable outfits.

Kate is torn between the glamorous world of Chez Ninon and her traditional Manhattan neighborhood. Finding balance is not easy in a time when women are still expected to follow the rules. And when you're in love, it's impossible. Kelby's luxurious narrative gives fascinating insight into the real story behind the iconic pink suit, introducing the reader to the wildly unforgettable characters that made Jackie Kennedy into the fashion icon of the century.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“Luxuriate in shades of pink, in descriptions of haute couture so exquisite and precise that you can feel elegant just by reading the words. Nicole Mary Kelby has stitched together from scraps of facts a compelling novel, a lovable heroine, and a living neighborhood in its last few moments of innocence. From its startling opening to its poignant ending, The Pink Suit shows us that behind events of global significance, there are unknown individuals worthy of our interest.” —Susan Vreeland, New York Times bestselling author
“The Pink Suit is a rare work, fascinating and beautifully crafted. Nicole Mary Kelby's sensuous prose is as opulent as the couture she describes.” —Jennifer Chiaverini, New York Times bestselling author of Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker
“Kelby shows amazing attention to detail in the back-room scenes in a clothing store, walking the reader through every stitch and piece of cloth.” —RT Book Reviews
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Luxuriate in shades of pink, in descriptions of haute couture so exquisite and precise that you can feel elegant just by reading the words. Nicole Mary Kelby has stitched together from scraps of facts a compelling novel, a lovable heroine, and a living neighborhood in its last few moments of innocence. From its startling opening to its poignant ending, The Pink Suit shows us that behind events of global significance, there are unknown individuals worthy of our interest. —Susan Vreeland, author of Clara and Mr. Tiffany and Luncheon of the Boating Party
"Beautifully written and engrossing, The Pink Suit gives us an extraordinary alternative reality, transforming JFK and Jackie's romance into the unforgettable love story of a seamstress and a butcher. Kate and Patrick are wonderful creations, and the evocation of the early 1960s is moving and convincing. Kelby spins a compelling tale of one of the most iconic garments ever sewn, and makes it entirely her own. —Claire Kendal, author of The Book of You
The Pink Suit is a rare work, fascinating and beautifully crafted.Nicole Mary Kelby's sensuous prose is as opulent as the couture she describes. —Jennifer Chiaverini, author of the New York Times bestseller Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker
The Pink Suit is a wonderfully absorbing and richly textured novel, strikingly rendered with a keen eye for the details of art and fashion and an equally acute ear for the workings of the human heart. Kelby captures perfectly the yearnings, disappointment and aspirations of an unforgettable heroine against the backdrop of a national tragedy." —
-Anne D. LeClaire, author of Entering Normal and The Lavender Hour —
One of history's most tragic and iconic outfits has long had its own strange and compelling story. Now, at last, that story has been told-and beautifully." —
-Jeffrey Kluger, author of Lost Moon: The Perilous Journey of Apollo 13 —
The Pink Suit, built around the Garment District back story of that now-famous outfit, is sure to catapult the writer's career straight from pret-a-porter to haute couture... Kate gets an insider's glimpse into the rarefied world of high-society matrons and wealthy socialites so often cloaked in mystery to outsiders. So do we... The Minnesota author herself seems poised to reach rosy new career heights with the publication of this carefully tailored novel. —The Minneapolis Star Tribune
While the novel is filled with politics, history and lots of insider views of designer fashion, Kate remains grounded... It's a look at an ordinary woman and how she played a small role in an extraordinary time. —The Fort Worth Star Telegram
Novelist Nicole Mary Kelby picks up those threads of memory and weaves them into The Pink Suit, a subtly heartbreaking, completely believable tale inspired by the Irish immigrant dressmaker who made Jacqueline Kennedy's Chanel knockoff. —Dallas Morning News
A novel that's just about the pink suit worn by Jackie Kennedy that day in Dallas? Yes-and it's terrific. —Entertainment Weekly
Getting a behind the scenes glimpse inside the fashion industry of the 1960s was a treat. But the real charm of the book is the protagonist herself, portrayed as a strong, independent and courageous woman who defies conventional expectations. —Historical Novel Society
Inspired by the true story behind Jackie Kennedy's iconic outfit, Kelby has stitched a compelling tale of politics, fashion and history. —People
A luxurious narrative... This is a novel that book clubs will relish. —Bookpage

Reviews

Reviews

by Rogue Writer 9/13/2017
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Infamous Replica

Very few garments are as well-known as the pink suit that Jackie Kennedy was wearing the day that JFK was assassinated. This story uses the backdrop of how that particular suit was crafted to tell the tale of an Irish immigrant struggling to make it in America while working for famous haute couture house Chez Ninon. Although Kate’s story drew me in enough to care about what happens to her and to sympathize with her many obstacles, I most enjoyed the details about Jackie, the negative media coverage of her at the time and subsequent influence it had on her shopping decisions, and the exceptionally cumbersome process it takes to create a certified replica of a high-end fashion designer’s work. In this case, it was the Chanel suit. Most people think that what Jackie wore was a Chanel, but in actuality, it was a replica. The end of this story is a downer, but it is the most fitting end based on the character of Kate. I enjoyed Gabrielle de Cuir’s narration and voicing choices for the most part, but would have preferred she give the famously French designer Coco Chanel a French accent instead of one that is reminiscent of Boston Brahman.

Author

Author Bio: Nicole Mary Kelby

Author Bio: Nicole Mary Kelby

Nicole Mary Kelby is the critically acclaimed author of White Truffles in Winter, In the Company of Angels, Whale Season, The Pink Suit, and the Florida Book Award winner A Travel Guide for Reckless Hearts, among other works. She lives in Saint Paul.

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Available Formats : Digital Download, CD
Category: Fiction/Historical
Runtime: 9.16
Audience: Adult
Language: English

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