The Woman in the Green Dress by Tea Cooper

The Woman in the Green Dress

by 

Tea Cooper

About :

A cursed opal, a gnarled family tree, and a sinister woman in a green dress emerge in the aftermath of World War I.

After a whirlwind romance, London teashop waitress Fleur Richards can’t wait for her new husband, Hugh, to return from the Great War. But when word of his death arrives on Armistice Day, Fleur learns he has left her a sizable family fortune. Refusing to accept the inheritance, she heads to his beloved home country of Australia in search of the relatives who deserve it more.

In spite of her reluctance, she soon finds herself the sole owner of a remote farm and a dilapidated curio shop full of long-forgotten artifacts, remarkable preserved creatures, and a mystery that began more than sixty-five years ago. With the help of Kip, a repatriated soldier dealing with the sobering aftereffects of war, Fleur finds herself unable to resist pulling on the threads of the past. What she finds is a shocking story surrounding an opal and a woman in a green dress. . . a story that, nevertheless, offers hope and healing for the future.

This romantic mystery from award-winning Australian novelist Tea Cooper will keep readers guessing until the astonishing conclusion.

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My Thoughts:

The Woman In The Green Dress is the eighth novel from Australian author, Tea Cooper. It is written as a dual timeline book and I was eager to read this book. It is a historical diction story with main character, Della. Della isn't your typical lady, but one who is independent. She is strong, big hearted and loyal to the Australians. She is willing to stand up for others.  

We also meet Fleur in a tea shop after the war has just ended. She is waiting for her husband to come back safely. However, he does not return home. Fleur has been given land and wealth. She goes on a journey to discover herself and learn of her husband. 

Both of these women, are from different time periods yet, the reader is caught up in a beautiful story of real history, faith and family. As the story began to move, I was unable to stop reading this book. This book is a poetic masterpiece. I highly recommend picking up a copy today, you will not be disappointed!

About the Author:

Tea Cooper writes Australian contemporary and historical fiction. In a past life she was a teacher, a journalist and a farmer. These days she haunts museums and indulges her passion for storytelling.