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The Secret Keeper of Main Street

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The Secret Keeper of Main Street

By: Trisha R. Thomas
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"A pure delight from start to finish!"—Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Diamond Eye

Acclaimed author Trisha R. Thomas delivers a masterful new tale of scandal and intuition. In 1950s oil-rich Oklahoma, Bailey Dowery, a dressmaker with the gift of “second sight,” reluctantly reveals the true loves and intentions of her socialite clients, making her a silent witness to a shocking crime.

1954: In the quaint town of Mendol, Oklahoma, Bailey Dowery is a Black dressmaker for the wives and daughters of local oil barons. She earns a good living fitting designer gowns and creating custom wedding dresses for the town’s elite. But beyond her needle and thread lies a deeper talent, one passed down from her mother: the gift of insight. With just a fleeting touch or brush against the skin, Bailey has sudden flashes of intuition—witnessing the other person’s hopes, dreams, and nightmares, as well glimpses of their past and future. To protect herself, she wears gloves to keep from grazing the skin of her clients as she pins them into their gowns.

Brides have whispered that Bailey can see if their true love is faithful, or if their marriage will be a success. Her aunt Charlene has always warned her, “It’s safer to stay out of White folks’ business.” But Bailey will reluctantly provide a reading during a fitting, as long as the bride promises to be discreet.

Now Elsa Grimes, daughter of one of the richest oil men in Oklahoma, has come to the Regal Gown as the least joyful bride Bailey has ever seen. Elsa’s big society wedding is imminent and her gown is gorgeous, but what Bailey’s intuition uncovers when she touches Elsa’s hand horrifies her. Against her better judgment, she’s determined to help Elsa in whatever way she can. But when the son of a prominent family turns up dead on the eve of Elsa’s wedding, and the bride-to-be is arrested for his murder, Bailey is suddenly at the center of a firestorm that threatens to overtake her and everyone she loves.

©2024 Trisha Thomas (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers
African American Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Magical Realism Small Town & Rural

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A great read. The Oklahoma setting was a nice touch seeing I live in Oklahoma. Love the love shown between Blacks & Whites when that was not always the case especially after the 1921 Race Massacre.

Twist & Turns

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I really loved the flow of the story and that there is a happy ending.

Great Happy Ending

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I was so shocked how this book played out. It was really good and unexpected. I had thought for a second that I would be able to predict the ending and I was ok with that. LOL. However the twist went in a totally different direction and I loved it!!! I also love this narrator. ❤️

Interesting twist

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I almost dnf this book. It was a true slow burn. It was like reading one of those juicy soaps my mamma used to watch.

Elsa Grimes is caught in an arranged marriage to please her mother. A father who is more concerned with his failing business is blind to Ingrid’s ambition and manipulation.

Meeting Bailey at the Regal Crown boutique for her dress fittings will change all of their lives. You see Bailey has what we in the Black community call “The Sight”. It’s something she has been instructed by her aunt/guardian Charlene to keep to herself. Her employer won’t appreciate the service she provides to the clients in the low, nor will the people who are close to her be eager for her to see what they choose to keep hidden.

I will be giving this a 4 ⭐️ rating on @the.storygraph

Can You See It?

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I absolutely loved this book. Bailey has the gift of site in 1950’s Oklahoma. I loved the details in the story and how it developed. There were some “oh my” moments that I never saw coming. Another great point about this story was that considering the time setting, there were no disparaging slurs. You will not be disappointed with this story. I highly recommend and let’s not keep it a secret.😉

Outstanding

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This was a great book! I enjoyed the complexity of the characters and the setting. The narration was excellent!

Great Read

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Great story. Great performance. Highly recommend this book and more from this author. Need to write more words for this review.

Kept me intrigued to the very last minute

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The vividness of the characters jumped off the pages of the book! I really enjoyed the book!

Wonderful book!!!!!

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I liked the surprises intertwined in the pages of this book. I will def recommend!

Suspense and love

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The book is amazing. The book keeps the reader engaged. Awesome from start to finish!

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