The Vintage Summer Wedding – Jenny Oliver

„It was the feeling of someone taking her life that was already a muddle and giving it a good hard shake. Like she was her own personal snow globe.” (Original citation pos. 1135)

Content

Anna Whitehall and her fiancée Seb are living their upper class live in London and are planning a stunning wedding ceremony. But due to a failed investment, Anna loses her job and all their money. When Seb gets a job offer as teacher at Nettleton High, in the small village where Anna had grown up, he is happy to move there. Anna finds a job in an old antiques shop, Vintage Treasure. A few years ago on her way to become a famous ballerina, she is now asked to train a group of village youngsters for the “Britain got Talent” Show. But there is a new job waiting in New York …

Theme and Genre

This story is about love, friendship, family, failures, hopes, and about decisions.

Characters

Ann has to learn to value things in her life and also be ready and open for twists. Happiness sometimes comes different than planned and expensive designer clothing does not always guarantee a happy life. The characters are loveable and very well described.

Plot and Writing

Even though a kind of Happy Ending is predictable, there are enough twists, to make the story enjoyable to read. Especially to see how Anna learns to value the small village community, and her old friends who still are there for her when problems arise, is interesting. Also funny situations are not missing.

Conclusion

A cosy and enjoyable read with enough romance to finish the book with a smile.