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 … 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.
“I loved The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah and I have a feeling that I’‘m going to love this dual timeline World War II novel based in war-torn France and present day.” –Debbie Macomber
“This rich, memorable novel unfolds beautifully from start to finish.” —Publishers Weekly
“Fascinating and impeccably researched.” — Gill Paul, author of The Secret Wife
“A fantastically engrossing story. I love it.” — Kelly Rimmer, USA Today bestselling author
“Gorgeously rich and romantic.” — Kate Forsyth, author of Bitter Greens
“Intrigue, heartbreak… I cannot tell you how much I loved this book.” — Rachel Burton, author of The Things We Need to Say
“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
“Combine family secrets, World War II, tragedy and heartbreak and you have the compelling ingredients of this month’’s book buyer’’s pick.” — Costco Connection
-torn France and present day.” –Debbie Macomber
“This rich, memorable novel unfolds beautifully from start to finish.” —Publishers Weekly
“Fascinating and impeccably researched.” — Gill Paul, author of The Secret Wife
“A fantastically engrossing story. I love it.” — Kelly Rimmer, USA Today bestselling author
“Gorgeously rich and romantic.” — Kate Forsyth, author of Bitter Greens
“Intrigue, heartbreak… I cannot tell you how much I loved this book.” — Rachel Burton, author of The Things We Need to Say
“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
“Combine family secrets, World War II, tragedy and heartbreak and you have the compelling ingredients of this month’’s book buyer’’s pick.” — Costco Connection-torn France and present day.” –Debbie Macomber
“This rich, memorable novel unfolds beautifully from start to finish.” —Publishers Weekly
“Fascinating and impeccably researched.” — Gill Paul, author of The Secret Wife
“A fantastically engrossing story. I love it.” — Kelly Rimmer, USA Today bestselling author
“Gorgeously rich and romantic.” — Kate Forsyth, author of Bitter Greens
“Intrigue, heartbreak… I cannot tell you how much I loved this book.” — Rachel Burton, author of The Things We Need to Say
“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
“Combine family secrets, World War II, tragedy and heartbreak and you have the compelling ingredients of this month’’s book buyer’’s pick.” — Costco Connection-torn France and present day.” –Debbie Macomber
“This rich, memorable novel unfolds beautifully from start to finish.” —Publishers Weekly
“Fascinating and impeccably researched.” — Gill Paul, author of The Secret Wife
“A fantastically engrossing story. I love it.” — Kelly Rimmer, USA Today bestselling author
“Gorgeously rich and romantic.” — Kate Forsyth, author of Bitter Greens
“Intrigue, heartbreak… I cannot tell you how much I loved this book.” — Rachel Burton, author of The Things We Need to Say
“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
“Combine family secrets, World War II, tragedy and heartbreak and you have the compelling ingredients of this month’’s book buyer’’s pick.” — Costco Connectionorn France and present day.” –Debbie Macomber
“This rich, memorable novel unfolds beautifully from start to finish.” —Publishers Weekly
“Fascinating and impeccably researched.” — Gill Paul, author of The Secret Wife
“A fantastically engrossing story. I love it.” — Kelly Rimmer, USA Today bestselling author
“Gorgeously rich and romantic.” — Kate Forsyth, author of Bitter Greens
“Intrigue, heartbreak… I cannot tell you how much I loved this book.” — Rachel Burton, author of The Things We Need to Say
“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
“Combine family secrets, World War II, tragedy and heartbreak and you have the compelling ingredients of this month’’s book buyer’’s pick.” — Costco Connectionmore
Outstanding historical fiction. It opens the reader’s eyes to the Paris of the 1940’sand the realiyof the brave people who worked behind the scenes in the war effort. The romantic story running beside this enhances the reader’s pleasure.
Early in the book, I did some additional reading on the events surrounding Eva Nesbit, Stanford White and Harry Thaw. Fascinating. It made the book richer and even more satisfying. Loved following Estelle and the weaving together of the characters and historic personalities.
Historical fiction that diverts from the story of real people to create an interesting tale. As someone who can’t sew, it made dressmaking sound a little too easy, even for a designer. For all the detail written into building the mystery, some things were wrapped up a little too conveniently, but in the end, it was an enjoyable read.
A riveting take and historical facts, weaving truth and fiction in a great page-turner.
i could not put this book down. It was a very captivating story bridging the past and present between this set of characters with twists and turns in every chapter.
The Paris Seamstress is a must read. The characters have depth and the plot is engaging. This is one that once you start reading it you can’t seem to put it down. This is historical fiction at its best. I found myself googling the characters to see what else I could find out about them. I am looking forward to Natasha Lester’s next book.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this novel.
This is a dual time line historical fiction. The author has done extensive research that blends well into the story lines. There is a little mystery, some espionage during WWII, and a lot of friendship and love.
One time line is centered on Paris when Estelle is forced to leave before the Nazis take over Paris. Her mother tells her that she is part American and she has the paperwork so her daughter can leave on the last ship taking Americans out of Europe. She is confused at her mother’s confession but uses her sewing skills to start a new life in America. She leaves Paris with nothing but a showing machine and a dream to design clothes in America. The second time line takes place in modern times in Australia and NYC. Fabienne is the granddaughter of Estelle and is starting a new job in Australia when she goes back to NYC to see her grandmother. She has uncovered some information in her father’s papers and has questions for hr grandmother about family history. As Estelle explains her past, the reader gets taken back in history with them to both NYC and Paris.
This is a lovely story about the love between a grandmother and granddaughter. It’s about love and family and how you can face the future by learning more about the past.
Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book to read and review. All opinions are my own.