This beautiful softcover edition is in fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, appear unread, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The Hatmaker's Heart is a historical fiction. Set in the 1920s, the story follows Nell Marchwold, a young British woman working as an apprentice designer at Oscar Fields Millinery in New York City. Nell possesses a remarkable talent for creating hats that enhance a woman's beauty, but her career is hindered by a childhood stutter, which her boss, Oscar Fields, believes reflects poorly on his salon. Many readers appreciate the novel's vivid portrayal of 1920s fashion and the detailed descriptions of hat-making, which effectively immerse them in the era. The Vince Review appreciates the 1920s millinery shop setting for bringing these themes to life.