The Paris Seamstress

The Paris Seamstress

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<div> <strong>For readers of <i>Lilac Girls </i>and <i>The Nightingale </i>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.</strong><br><br>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. <br><br>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.<br><br></div><div><b>"I loved <i>The Nightingale</i> 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</b></div><div><br></div><div><b>"This rich, memorable novel unfolds beautifully from start to finish." --<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, Starred Review</b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>"Fascinating and impeccably researched." --Gill Paul, author of <i>The Secret Wife</i></b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>"A fantastically engrossing story. I love it." --Kelly Rimmer, <i>USA Today</i> bestselling author</b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>"Gorgeously rich and romantic." --Kate Forsyth, author of <i>Bitter Greens</i></b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><div><b>"Intrigue, heartbreak... I cannot tell you how much I loved this book." --Rachel Burton, author of <i>The Things We Need to Say</i></b></div></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>"If you're looking for a swoon-worthy romance, then <i>The Paris Seamstress</i> 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." </b><b>--Refinery29</b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b><i>Publishers Weekly</i> </b><b>Most Anticipated Books of the Year</b></div><div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>Included in BookBub's "Best Historical Fiction Coming this Fall"</b></div></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>"Combine family secrets, World War II, tragedy and heartbreak and you have the compelling </b><b>ingredients</b><b> of this month's book buyer's pick." -- <i>Costco Connection</i>, Pennie's Pick December 2018 </b></div>