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I'm actually giving it a 3.5. I liked the book, just not as much as I wanted to. It centers around two women at the turn of the century who have each just lost their husbands, in different circumstances, as well as their infant sons, in similar circumstances. When Alice finds herself pregnant and alone in Chicago she tries to find her husband and ends up in New Orleans where, she is introduced to the wealthy Constance who is an emotional wreck after the loss of her husband. Dorthea, another strong female character, thinks Alice creating a gown for Constance to wear during Mardi Gras, as part of the first all-female krewe, is exactly what both women need. The mystery of the disappearances of the husbands keeps the story moving more than the Mardi Gras aspect, although some of the history was interesting. I would recommend the book with the caveat that it falls just short of being great. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.