The Paris Seamstress, Natasha Lester
The Paris Seamstress, Natasha Lester
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The Paris Seamstress

Author: Natasha Lester

Narrator: Penelope Rawlins

Unabridged: 14 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Forever

Published: 09/18/2018

Synopsis

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.

"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

About Natasha Lester

Natasha Lester worked as a marketing executive for L'Oréal, managing the Maybelline brand, before returning to university to study creative writing. She completed a Master of Creative Arts and in her spare time loves to teach writing, is a sought after public speaker and can often be found playing dress-up with her three children. She lives in Perth. For all the latest news from Natasha visit: www.natashalester.com.au Twitter: @Natasha_Lester Instagram: natashalester Facebook: NatashaLesterAuthor

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sharon on October 30, 2018

Historical fiction is fast becoming my favourite genre and after reading this magnificent book, it's not hard to see why. The Paris Seamstress by Aussie author Natasha Lester took me on a wonderful journey unlike any other. My warning to anyone who intends to read this book is to prepare yourself fo......more

Goodreads review by Bianca (Back, catching up) on April 03, 2018

3.5 stars Natasha Lester is known for her historical romance novels which feature strong, independent female characters.  The main character of The Paris Seamstress is Estella Bissette, who in 1940 manages to get out of the soon to be occupied Paris, on the last boat to New York. She's got limited f......more

Goodreads review by Brittany on December 24, 2024

Oh, the feels. Oh, how I LOVE LOVE LOVE Estella... and at first, I loved Estella so much that when Fabienne came into the picture, I was highly disappointed, but by the end, I loved her as well. The wonderfully woven secrets and the journeys I have traveled with these two women. This was beautifully......more

Goodreads review by Kristin Hackett on June 10, 2019

This is my first five star read of the year and it's so well deserved! I really loved this story. It's another dual timeline historical fiction novel and while parts of it take place in Paris, a vast majority takes place in New York. Having gone to college for fashion, I adored getting an inside loo......more

Goodreads review by Mel (Epic Reading) on October 05, 2019

I was blown away by The Paris Seamstress. I read a lot of WWII, female perspective fiction. I enjoy learning about the challenges overcome, feel that reading historical fiction helps honour those that came before and teaches us what to do or not to do in the future. Usually in a WWII book you are pr......more

Quotes

"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

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