The Minnesota author herself seems poised to reach rosy new career heights with the publication of this carefully tailored novel.'- The Minneapolis Star Tribune, ' The Pink Suit is a rare work, fascinating and beautifully crafted.Nicole Mary Kelby's sensuous prose is as opulent as the couture she describes.' - Jennifer Chiaverini, author of the New York Times bestseller Mrs. Kate gets an insider's glimpse into the rarefied world of high-society matrons and wealthy socialites so often cloaked in mystery to outsiders. But the real charm of the book is the protagonist herself, portrayed as a strong, independent and courageous woman who defies conventional expectations.'- Historical Novel Society, 'A novel that's just about the pink suit worn by Jackie Kennedy that day in Dallas? Yes-and it's terrific.'- Entertainment Weekly, ' The Pink Suit, built around the Garment District back story of that now-famous outfit, is sure to catapult the writer's career straight from pret-a-porter to haute couture. LeClaire, author of Entering Normal and The Lavender Hour, 'Getting a behind the scenes glimpse inside the fashion industry of the 1960s was a treat. Kelby captures perfectly the yearnings, disappointment and aspirations of an unforgettable heroine against the backdrop of a national tragedy.' -Anne D.

'Novelist Nicole Mary Kelby picks up those threads of memory and weaves them into The Pink Suit, a subtly heartbreaking, completely believable tale inspired by the Irish immigrant dressmaker who made Jacqueline Kennedy's Chanel knockoff.'- Dallas Morning News, ' The Pink Suit is a wonderfully absorbing and richly textured novel, strikingly rendered with a keen eye for the details of art and fashion and an equally acute ear for the workings of the human heart.

The Pink Suit by Nicole Mary Kelby