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The Secret Keeper of Main Street

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The Secret Keeper of Main Street

By: Trisha R. Thomas
Narrated by: Janina Edwards
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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 Historical Fiction Magical Realism Small Town & Rural Wedding Marriage Bride Oklahoma
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Interesting twist

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. ❤️

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I liked how well the story was written. I enjoyed how the author described each character.

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Made it through barely

The story was OK, but I’m kind of over all of the LGBT storylines in every new book.

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Slow Start But Stay With It

I almost gave up on this book during the first quarter of the read. To me, it starts slow. I continued to listen because this was a book club read. About a third of the way through, it started to get interesting. Overall, I would say it is a good read, you just have to stick with it.

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I liked it

It was a good book not the best, but it was good. I don’t think you’ll regret buying this book.

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Kept me intrigued to the very last minute

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

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inclusive but too feel good

The performance could have been better. The performer didn't have much change in accent or delivery between characters. The plot was very inclusive and had a nice ending in a feel good kind of way, but just wasn't realistic given the historical setting. Maybe, just maybe if this were set in the 2000's it might have been plausible, but in the 50s? Yeah, no.

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Wheeww…

So, it took me a little bit to get into, however, once I got into forreal, I couldn’t turn it off. Ingrid UGH! That’s all. But overall, I enjoyed the overall story and how everything came full circle!! Trisha R. Thomas always writes really well! The narrator was great as well!!

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Really good!!

I love a good captivating book with not a lot of drama, some real good plot twists, and a few juicy draw dropping moments!!!
And Janina Edwards narration is ALWAYS on point!!! Highly recommend trying this one.

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