The Paris Seamstress: Transporting, Twisting, the Most Heartbreaking Novel You'll Read This Year - Softcover

Lester, Natasha

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0751573078 ISBN 13: 9780751573077

Publisher: Sphere, 2018

Synopsis

**THE FRENCH PHOTOGRAPHER is now available in ebook**

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER

'This has to be the most beautiful book I've read in a very long time' *****

'The best book I have read!' *****

'Superbly written with characters I truly cared and worried about' *****

'If you like Kate Morton or Lucinda Riley, you'll like this too' *****

Crossing generations, society's boundaries and international turmoil, The Paris Seamstress is a beguiling, transporting story perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Kate Furnivall, Kate Morton and Penny Vincenzi.
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What must Estella sacrifice to make her mark?

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 journeys to the annual Met Gala for an exhibition of her beloved grandmother's work - one of the world's leading designers of ready-to-wear. But as Fabienne learns more about her grandmother's past, she uncovers a story of tragedy, heartbreak and secrets - and the sacrifices made for love.

PRAISE FOR NATASHA LESTER...

'Fascinating and impeccably researched' GILL PAUL
'A fantastically engrossing story. I love it' KELLY RIMMER
'A beautiful story in every way' THE LADY
'Intrigue, heartbreak... I cannot tell you how much I loved this book' RACHEL BURTON
'If you enjoy historical fiction (and even if you don't) you will love this book' Sally Hepworth
'A gorgeously rich and romantic novel' Kate Forsyth
'Stunning . . . Will have you captivated' Liz Byrski
'This romance will have you enchanted' Woman's Day
'Natasha Lester is our generation's Louisa May Alcott' Tess Woods
'What a GEM!' Sara Foster
'Natasha Lester brings bold, brave women to life' Courier Mail
'I love this book' Rachael Johns
'Exquisite!' Vanessa Carnevale
'Engaging' Herald Sun
'An essential addition to Australian fiction' AusRomToday
'Utterly compelling' Good Reading
'Emotion that will touch your heart and soul deeply' Jodi Gibson
'Fascinating, evocative and meticulously researched' Annabel Abbs
'Entertaining and provocative' Perth Festival
'Lester has woven a fine, original story of everlasting quality.' BetterReading
'A captivating tale' Daily Examiner
'A delightful and multi-faceted romp through the jazz era' Natalie Salvo
'Excellent historical fiction' The Book Muse
'You will love this even if you're not a regular reader of historical fiction' Jess Just Reads
'Storytelling at its finest' Great Reads & Tea Leaves

About this title

Review:

A fascinating and impeccably researched evocation of the New York fashion world during World War Two... and some divine-sounding dresses! (Gill Paul)

A fantastically engrossing story. I loved it. (Kelly Rimmer)

Intrigue, heartbreak and, ultimately not one, but two heart stopping love stories. I cannot tell you how much I loved this book and I cannot recommend it enough. (Rachel Burton author of The Things We Need To Say)

A gorgeously rich and romantic novel about young women finding their way in the world. (Kate Forsyth bestselling author of Bitter Greens)

If you're looking for a swoon-worthy romance, then The Paris Seamstress is for you . . . fans of historical romance will eat this one up. (Refinery29)

This rich, memorable novel unfolds beautifully from start to finish. (Publishers Weekly)

A beautiful story in every way. (The Lady)

A family drama set against a background of international conflict... The glamorous backdrop of the fashion industry provides a rich, colourful setting for much of the action and contrasts starkly with Paris in wartime, where this dramatic story begins. (People's Friend *****)

Whisks you to a dreamy other place (Yours)

Many novels have brought me to tears, as did this. But The Paris Seamstress was different. It is such a deep and profound emotion that Lester evokes within as you read the last few chapters. Emotion that will touch your heart and soul deeply, leaving you having to almost catch your breath. (Jodi Gibson)

Book Description:

How much will Estella sacrifice to make her mark? Epic and sweeping historical fiction perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Kate Furnivall and Penny Vincenzi.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sphere
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0751573078
• ISBN 13: 9780751573077
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 448