Lies in White Dresses A Novel

Lies in White Dresses A Novel by Sofia Grant, published by HarperCollins on September 17, 2019, is a historical fiction work that explores the lives of women seeking divorce in the 1940s and 50s. This edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows best friends Francie Meeker and Vi Carothers, who find themselves on a train to Reno, where they hope to escape their failed marriages and start anew. Their journey leads them to a ranch where they meet June Samples, a young mother fleeing an abusive relationship, and together they navigate the complexities of their circumstances.
As the three women settle into their new lives, they confront the realities of their pasts and the choices that have brought them to this point. The story delves into themes of family life, marriage, and the struggles faced by women during this era. The unexpected events at the ranch force them to reassess their deceptions and fears, ultimately leading to a reckoning that will shape their futures. Lies in White Dresses offers readers a glimpse into the historical context of divorce and the resilience of women seeking freedom and self-discovery.
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In the 1940s and 50s, women who needed a fast divorce went to Nevada to live on a ranch with other women in the same boat. This historical novel was inspired by the true stories of those who “took the Reno cure.”
Francie Meeker and Vi Carothers were sold a bill of goods: find a man, marry him in a white wedding gown, and live happily ever after. These best friends never expected to be on the train to Reno, those “lies in white dresses” shattered, their marriages over.
On board the train they meet June Samples, who is fleeing an abusive husband with her daughter, and take the vulnerable young mother under their wing. The three decide to wait out the required six weeks together, and then they can toss their wedding bands into the Truckee River and start new lives as divorcees.
But as they settle in at the ranch, one shocking moment will change their lives forever. As it brings their deceptions and fears into focus, it will also demand a reckoning with the past, and the choices that a person in love can be driven to make.
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