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A Tailor-Made Bride
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A Tailor-Made Bride (2010) (edit title/settings)

by Karen Witemeyer (Author) (edit contributors)

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Jericho "J.T." Tucker wants nothing to do with Coventry, Texas's new dressmaker. He's all too familiar with her kind--shallow women more devoted to fashion than true beauty. Yet, except for her well-tailored clothing, this seamstress is not at all what he expected. Hannah Richards is... read more

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Hannah Richards tries to establish a Dressmakers business in small town Coventry. J.T. Tucker believes it is superficial and a sin. Sparks fly between the two but love eventually blooms between two couples and the adventure is surprising.

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  • Jericho "J.T." Tucker: Owner of the livery who thinks Hannah's business is for the self-indulgent vain woman. Has a problem with it because his mother left for a rich man who could buy her what she wanted.
  • Hannah Richards: Dress maker who falls in love with Jericho and convinces him there is respect in her profession and that her gift of fashion was given to her by God.
  • Cordelia Tucker, Delia: Delia is the sister of JT. She's the town baker.
  • Warren Hawkins: The storekeeper's son; was considered an outcast growing up because of a birthmark on his face.
  • Tom: Livery helper, JT's assistant.
  • Daniel "Danny" James: Louisa's son who delivers wood to Hannah.
  • Tessa: Louisa's daughter
  • Louisa James: Widow who runs the town laundry and has 3 children.
  • Ezra Culpepper: Lovable old widower; sells canes and other whittled wood products at the train station (needs a bath).
  • Elliott Paxton: The banker of the town
  • Mollie: Louisa's youngest daughter.
  • Jackson: Ezra's mule
  • Mrs. Granbury: The dressmaker that Hannah worked for in San Antonio.
  • Dr. Lewis: Dr. Dio Lewis developed gymnastics and physical education for women and children.
  • Will Harris: His family owns a small dairy operation on the edge of town.
  • Mama: Hannah's mama
  • Margaret Paxton: banker's wife and first customer to order a custom dress made
  • Victoria Ashmont: The elderly lady that Hannah made a red dress for her burial. She also gave Hannah the deed to the storefront railroad property where Hannah opened her dress store.
  • Floyd Hawkins: Dry goods store owner
  • Emily: Hannah's sister who lives back east. She's the nurturer of the family and is expecting a baby. Hannah's mother lives with her.
  • Ike Turner: Telegraph/post master of the town whom Delia is in love with; she thinks he doesn't notice her.
  • Harley: county junkman
  • Eleanor Paxton: banker's daughter who had a new dress made by Hannah
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  • “" 'A man's heart deviseth his way.' she whispered," 'but the Lord directeth his steps.' "”
  • “"Mrs.Cranbury used to remind her girls that an ordinary seamstress could make a beautiful woman look exceptional but only an exceptional seamstress could make an ordinary woman look beautiful."”
    Hannah
  • “"A verse ran through his head, unsummoned: "neither cast ye your pearls before swine." "”
    J.T.
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  • 'As I embark on this endeavor, remind me to cling to righteousness, not to revenue; to look for ways to serve and glorify you, not myself; and to follow where you lead, even ifyou direct my steps on a path that deviates from the way I have charted. Thank y-'
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  • Lord, how marvelous you are. The beauty of your creation humbles me. If I can imitate even a hint of your artistry with my needle, I will be content. May my craftsmanship reflect yourglory and bring you pleasure.
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  • Father had always warned him that love made a man do crazy things. He'd been right. Two able-bodied women were currentlyunder his roof, yet he was the one doing the dishes.
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  • Hannah let her gaze drift over her surroundings, seeking bits of unexpected beauty She fancied the search as something of an expedition to uncover God's hidden messages of love. Whenevershefound one, she received it as a gift and savored the serenity it brought.
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  • A verse floated through her mind about not taking thought for tomorrow since today carried sufficient trouble unto itself.
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Setting & Locations edit see section history

Texas
  • Coventry: near the North Bosque River, where Hannah came from
  • San Antonio: Came with Mrs. Granbury from boston to apprentice with her until Victoria Ashmont gave her a dress shop
  • Boston: Where Hannah first apprenticed

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First Sentence edit see section history

"Red? Have you no shame, Auntie Vic? You can't be buried in a scarlet gown."

Table of Contents edit see section history

Prologue
Chapters 1-39

Themes & Symbolism edit see section history

  • Independent Women in the 1800's: Hannah's father died when she was young and her mother worked in a cocoa factory and wanted her daughter to learn a trade in case she didn't marry or her husband died and left her to support herself. Her mother saw her talent for sewing and found an apprenticeship for her. Their were not many occupations for her but she had a talent.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Karen Witemeyer (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Betany House
Country: USA
Publication Date: June 1, 2010
ISBN: 0764207555
Page Count: 348

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Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Adults

A Chrisitan based book good read for young adults to.

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