{"product_id":"9781250174048","title":"The Patchwork Bride : A Novel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Patchwork Bride\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Sandra Dallas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Sandra Dallas, the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eA Quilt for Christmas, \u003c\/i\u003ecomes the irrepressible story of one woman's quest to find love without losing herself in the American West.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEllen is putting the finishing touches on a wedding quilt made from scraps of old dresses when the bride-to-be—her granddaughter June—unexpectedly arrives and announces she’s calling off the marriage. With the tending of June’s uncertain heart in mind, Ellen tells her the story of Nell, a Kansas-born woman who goes to the High Plains of New Mexico Territory in 1898 in search of a husband.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking as a biscuit-shooter, Nell falls for a cowboy named Buddy. She sees a future together, but she can’t help wondering if his feelings for her are true. When Buddy breaks her heart, she runs away. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn her search for a soul mate, Nell will run away from marriage twice more before finding the love of her life. It’s a tale filled with excitement, heartbreak, disappointment, and self-discovery—as well as with hard-earned life lessons about love. Another stunning, emotional novel from a master storyteller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Patchwork Bride:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2019 WILLA \"WOMEN WRITING THE WEST\" LITERARY AWARD FINALIST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Skilled writing and pacing propel the story, which is warm and heartfelt.”—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Dallas has done it again, telling three different stories with her trademark homespun style. Strong female characters and intriguing storytelling draw the reader into this two-hanky read full of love and loss.”—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A touching and romantic tale by a talented storyteller.”—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHistorical Novels Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Written with skill and exacting language…characters who will resonate with you and hard-won truths about life and love that will continue to matter to you long after you flip the last page.”—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookreporter.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“As comforting to read as a hot cup of tea.”—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDenver Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Sandra Dallas:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“As heartwarming as a homemade quilt.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eUSA Today on A Quilt for Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The author's depiction of 19th-century Denver, especially its seedier side, is vividly authentic, while the nascent bond between Mick and Beret will have readers eagerly anticipating their next encounter.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly on Fallen Women\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A born storyteller, Dallas excels not only at plot but also at peopling her novels with memorable individuals.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRichmond Times Dispatch on True Sisters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A tale of family, desire, vengeance and betrayal that more than transcends the ordinary.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews on The Bride’s House\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250174048\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"St. Martin's Griffin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40706860810446,"sku":"9781250174048","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_11db8e2c-5bbc-4120-b7c4-b2f9e50d7b89.jpg?v=1640581793","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250174048","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}