The Paris Seamstress

by Natasha Lester Narrated by Penelope Rawlins

Overview

For readers of Lilac Girls and The Nightingale comes an internationally bestselling World War II novel that spans generations, crosses oceans, and proves just how much two young women are willing to sacrifice for love and family.

1940: As the Germans advance upon Paris, young seamstress Estella Bissette is forced to flee everything she's ever known. She's bound for New York City with her signature gold dress, a few francs, and a dream: to make her mark on the world of fashion.

Present day: Fabienne Bissette journeys to the Met's annual gala for an exhibit featuring the work of her ailing grandmother—a legend of women's fashion design. But as Fabienne begins to learn more about her beloved grandmother's past, she uncovers a story of tragedy, heartbreak and family secrets that will dramatically change her own life.

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly

★ 07/16/2018
Lester whisks readers away to the past in this marvelous pair of intertwined romances. Fearing repercussions from the Germans for aiding the French resistance, seamstress Estella Bissette leaves Paris for New York in 1940. Once shipboard, she meets Sam, a talented American pattern cutter; after starting work in New York, Estella befriends Janie, a beautiful Australian model. Sam and Janie join Estella at a high-society party, where Estella shares a kiss with Alex Montrose, a British spy she’d met in Paris. But Estella discovers that Alex kissed her believing that she was Lena Shaw, a woman who looks exactly like Estella. Fast-forward to 2015 New York City, where Fabienne Bissette attends the annual Met Gala for an exhibit honoring her grandmother Estella, now a famed designer. At her grandmother’s urging, Fabienne spends a weekend in Paris and meets Tiffany designer Will Ogilvie. Will and Fabienne fall in love, but their relationship is hampered by the distance between her home in Australia and his in New York. Their complicated romance is expertly juxtaposed against the story of Estella’s life as she struggles to become successful and copes with the secrets her mother hid from her, including why she and Lena look so much alike. This rich, memorable novel unfolds beautifully from start to finish. Agent: Jacinta di Mase Management. (Sept.)

From the Publisher

"If you're looking for a swoon-worthy romance, then The Paris Seamstress is for you. Natasha Lester's novel features not one but two love stories, spanning continents and centuries...Fans of historical romance will eat this one up."—Refinery29

"This rich, memorable novel unfolds beautifully from start to finish."— Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

"5 Stars! Loved it and stayed up all night reading: The Paris Seamstress is romantically charged, multi-generational story of two women and their modern day and WWII lives...Excellent storytelling, combined with some amazing characters, made this one of my favorites reads of the year."—Books for Her

"The Paris Seamstress was heartbreaking to read and I am still reeling from the experience but it was also inspiring and so beautifully written. This was such a well-researched historical fiction that weaved romance, intrigue, and human emotions to create a story that will stay with you long after you've finished reading. I highly recommend having a box of Kleenex near as you make your way through this masterpiece!"—The Nerd Daily

"This book was beautifully written and the characters have such rich history! The book is about two really strong women, two different generations, and the secrets that can bring them together or tear them apart. Natasha's style of writing flows easily, and the storyline and love story had me hooked."—The Girly Book Club

"Well-researched and powerful."—The Genre Minx

"[A] fascinating and impeccably researched evocation of the New York fashion world during World War Two... and some divine-sounding dresses!"—Gill Paul, bestselling historical fiction author

"5 stars! If I could give this wonderful story of two brave women set across generations 10 stars, I gladly would. Most highly recommended!"—Literary Soiree

"Ms. Lester's writing is outstanding, as is her research for this novel."—Artisan Writing

"Masterful...The Paris Seamstress is a lush and evocative story."—Literary Treats

"Natasha Lester is clearly a gifted writer."—Romance-Reader.com

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170178940
Publisher:	Hachette Audio
Publication date:	09/18/2018
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	1,153,627

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