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's] engaging writing style and ability to create characters that
connect with readers make her a welcome addition to the historical fiction
market.’ Herald Sun
‘If you enjoy historical fiction (and even if you don't) you will love this
book’ SALLY HEPWORTH
‘I love this book’ RACHAEL JOHNS
‘Stunning. Will have you captivated’ LIZ BYRSKI
Author Biography
Natasha Lester worked as a marketing executive for cosmetic company L'Oreal,
managing the Maybelline brand, before returning to university to study creative
writing. She completed a Master of Creative Arts as well as her first novel,
What Is Left Over, After, which won the T.A.G. Hungerford Award for Fiction. Her
second novel, If I Should Lose You, was published in 2012, followed by A Kiss
from Mr Fitzgerald in 2016 and Her Mother's Secret in 2017. The Age described
Natasha as “a remarkable Australian talent” and her work has been published
in numerous anthologies and journals.
In her spare time Natasha loves to teach writing, is a sought after public speaker and can often be found playing dress-ups with her three children. She lives in Perth. For all the latest news from Natasha, visit www.natashalester.com.au, follow her on Twitter @Natasha_Lester, or Instagram (natashalesterauthor), or join the readers who have become Natasha's friend on Facebook.