The Women in Black

"The book I most often give as a gift to cheer people up." -Hilary Mantel * "Tart, beguiling, witty and compassionate...a literary boost for the spirits." -Maureen Corrigan, Fresh Air * "A deceptively smart comic gem." -The New York Times Book Review * "Witty and delicious." -People

The women in black, so named for the black frocks they wear while working at Goode's department store, are busy selling ladies' dresses during the holiday rush. But they somehow find time to pursue other goals...
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