Jennifer Ryan does it again! This book, like her other Historical Fiction books, is set in England during World War II. This time the book centers around wartime shortages and clothing coupons. With the majority of materials going to the war effort, clothing and material are rationed. The War Office is requesting that the English "Make Do and Mend." The village women have a sewing circle where they do just that. Old clothes, donated clothes make their way to the sewing circle where they are mended and re-used. Old clothes that are too tattered are used to patch other clothes. The story has wonderful characters, dialogue and is wonderfully researched.Unlike her other stories, there is no mystery to solve. I believe it will appeal to all Jennifer Ryan's fans. I give it 5 stars because this will appeal to fans of Historical Fiction. Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the Kindle version of the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Preparing for a wedding during a war when clothing rations are tight means you have to get extremely creative. Is it possible that a displaced fashion designer, her society niece, and a vicar's daughter can find a solution?

This story follows three women who pull together the skills and resources of their village and outside connections to create and re-create wedding dresses for local brides. In the process they build friendships and learn to encourage one another in difficult circumstances.

When the story began I found none of the main characters likeable, but they did grow over time as they encouraged and sacrificed for one another. Unfortunately the romances they experienced were presented as shallow and underdeveloped. The story's redeeming quality was ultimately in the friendships between the women and how they learned to trust and encourage one another.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.