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The Dressmaker of Paris

'A story of loss and escape, redemption and forgiveness. Fans of Lucinda Riley will adore it' (Sunday Express)

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The Dressmaker of Paris

By: Georgia Kaufmann
Narrated by: Karen Cass
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A beautifully written, sweeping historical women's fiction novel that spans both time and the globe as we follow one woman's journey from simple country girl to global fashion icon.

I need to tell you a story, ma chère. My story.

Rosa Kusstatscher has built a global fashion empire upon her ability to find the perfect outfit for any occasion. But tonight, as she prepares for the most important meeting of her life, her usual certainty eludes her.

What brought her to this moment? As she struggles to select her dress and choose the right shade of lipstick, Rosa begins to tell her incredible story. The story of a poor country girl from a village high in the mountains of Italy. Of Nazi occupation and fleeing in the night. Of hope and heartbreak in Switzerland; ambition, glamour and love in Paris. Of ambition and devastation in Rio de Janeiro; success and self-discovery in New York.

A life spent running, she sees now. But she will run no longer.

Breathtaking and utterly enthralling, The Dressmaker of Paris is a stunning debut novel that is perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Kate Morton and Dinah Jefferies.

©2021 Georgia Kaufmann (P)2021 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd 20th Century Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Heartfelt
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Great story.
The narrator was the best I've ever heard.
Hope to listen to more of her books.

Loved it

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Absolutely loved this book. Beautifully written, magnificently narrated & had me captured from beginning to end. I can't wait for Georgia's next book. 10/10

Exceptional

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Look, this is a nice story. The title for me was a little misleading as there isn’t much about what you would think it means. I enjoyed three quarters of it but got lost a bit at the end where the timeline confused me. I also found there was so much waxed lyrical about the first two major loves and just about nothing about the grand love at the end, that it felt like a rushed ending and a feeling of ‘I’m over writing this book and I just need to finish it’, by the author. Great narration by Karen Cass with her credible accents. It was a reasonable chill-out book if that’s what you are looking for. Wasn’t bad at all but wasn’t ‘omg so riveting I can’t put this book down’ like some I’ve read.

The Dressmaker of Paris

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I really enjoyed the historical detail that went into this work along with the insight into the fashion industry. The fashion theme helped to create visual imagery of diverse eras as this narrative rolled across generations and continents. A complex tale told in a well structured and enticing manner. Well done.

A story spanning generations and continents.

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The story was beautiful and the narration was wonderful to listen to. I wish it did not end.

Wonderful book and narration

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This book was fantastic
From brokenness to happiness - kept me intrigued the whole time.
Loved it!

Beautiful story

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i enjoyed the simplistic nature but complex personalities and eras this journey through Rosa's life revealed. very beautifully written and narrated.

loveky story

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great story but the narrative was the star.
beautifully crafted. loved it.
look forward to Georgia Kaufmann's next novel

stunning writing

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This was really enjoyable. Loved the storyline and characters. Was sad in places and made me smile as well.. I enjoy this author.

Most enjoyable .

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Its a riveting story told by a very pleasant and sensitive voice. The main character is easy to identify with and leads the listener on a journey through trauma, guilt, courage,grief, integrity and forgiveness and love… all the great themes in life!

Riveting story

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