Love and fashion. Paris and New York during World War II and today. Two extraordinary women connected across time.
How much does a young French seamstress have to sacrifice on her way to fulfilling her dreams? A novel about a young woman and her quest to gain recognition and conquer a world previously reserved for men - the fashion industry of mid-20th century New York.
1940.
Parisian seamstress Estella Bissett is forced to flee France at the age of twenty-two from the advancing German army. He makes it to New York and finds himself in Manhattan with only a few francs, a sewing machine, his own original design for a gold silk dress and a dream of starting his own fashion studio.
2015.
Australian curator Fabienne Bissett arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for its annual gala show, a tribute to the life's work of her beloved grandmother - one of the most important fashion designers of the era. But as Fabienne learns more about her grandmother's past, she uncovers a story of tragedy, heartbreak, secrets and painful sacrifices made in the name of success.
The novel The Parisian Seamstress transcends generations, social differences and the wild ferment of international events. It's a charming story you won't want to put down - about the special relationship between a grandmother and granddaughter and their quest to heal the broken hearts of the past.
