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The Paris Seamstress

The Paris Seamstress - Thryft
The Paris Seamstress - Thryft

Dream-chasing seamstress braves war, fashion and love.

The Paris Seamstress follows the inspiring journey of Estella Bissette, a young Parisian seamstress who leaves her hometown to fulfill her dreams of opening her own atelier in New York, amidst the challenges of World War II and the male-dominated fashion industry. The book celebrates the strength and resilience of women in the face of adversity, while also exploring themes of family, love, and sacrifice. The story is beautifully crafted and wonderfully transports readers between Paris and New York. It is recommended for anyone seeking an inspiring and heart-warming read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Paris Seamstress

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ISBN: 9780733641480

Description

How much will a young Parisian seamstress sacrifice to make her mark in the
male-dominated world of 1940s New York fashion? From the author of A KISS
FROM MR FITZGERALD and HER MOTHER'S SECRET. 1940. Parisian seamstress
Estella Bissette is forced to flee France as the Germans advance. She is
bound for Manhattan with a few francs, one suitcase, her sewing machine and
a dream: to have her own atelier. 2015. Australian curator Fabienne
Bissette attends the annual Met Gala for an exhibition of her grandmother's
work - one of the world's leading designers of ready-to-wear clothing. But
as Fabienne learns more about her grandmother's past, she uncovers a story
of heartbreak and secrets - and the sacrifices made for love. THE PARIS
SEAMSTRESS is the beguiling, transporting story of the special relationship
between a grandmother and her granddaughter as they attempt to heal the
heartache of the past. 'Lester deftly darts from Paris in 1941 to New York'
The Australian Women's Weekly 'Lester brings bold, brave women to life'
Herald Sun 'A gorgeously rich and romantic novel about young women finding
their way in the world' KATE FORSYTH 'This rich, memorable novel unfolds
beautifully from start to finish' Publishers Weekly


Author: Natasha Lester
Publication Date: 2018
 

Dream-chasing seamstress braves war, fashion and love.

The Paris Seamstress follows the inspiring journey of Estella Bissette, a young Parisian seamstress who leaves her hometown to fulfill her dreams of opening her own atelier in New York, amidst the challenges of World War II and the male-dominated fashion industry. The book celebrates the strength and resilience of women in the face of adversity, while also exploring themes of family, love, and sacrifice. The story is beautifully crafted and wonderfully transports readers between Paris and New York. It is recommended for anyone seeking an inspiring and heart-warming read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.