The Paris Seamstress

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How much will a young Parisian seamstress sacrifice to make her mark in the male-dominated world of 1940s New York fashion? From the bestselling 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 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 clothing. 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.

Crossing generations, society's boundaries and international turmoil, 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.

Praise for Natasha Lester:

'Lester deftly darts from Paris in 1941 to New York' The Australian Women's Weekly

'Deftly weaves real characters, events, places and an obvious love of fashion into her captivating tale. This is a worthy and very readable addition to the historical fiction market' Herald Sun

'A fantastically engrossing story. I loved it' KELLY RIMMER

'If you enjoy historical fiction (and even if you don't) you will love this book' SALLY HEPWORTH

'I love this book' RACHAEL JOHNS

'A gorgeously rich and romantic novel about young women finding their way in the world.' KATE FORSYTH

'Stunning. Will have you captivated' LIZ BYRSKI

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