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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.
Genre: contemporary romance/historical romance
Publication date: September 2017
Mature content: yes
Review: I liked reading The Paris Seamstress. The story is very well crafted and flows well between the past and present day. Discovering (at the end, by reading the author's note) that some of the secondary characters were real made it even more interesting.
I did think that maybe the plot was too complicated in some parts. And the fact that all the main characters all seem so talented and successful is not only a bit intimidating but also not entirely realistic. There are almost no common people in this book - everyone is too talented, too successful, too handsome, too elegant, etc.
Aside from the above, it's a great book and if you love the genre you should give it a try for sure.
Happy readings,
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