The Dressmaker of Paris

'A story of loss and escape, redemption and forgiveness. Fans of Lucinda Riley will adore it' (Sunday Express)

By: Georgia Kaufmann

Narrated by: Karen Cass

A beautifully written, sweeping historical women's fiction novel that spans both time and the globe as we follow one woman's journey from simple country girl to global fashion icon.

I need to tell you a story, ma chère. My story.

Rosa Kusstatscher has built a global fashion empire upon her ability to find the perfect outfit for any occasion. But tonight, as she prepares for the most important meeting of her life, her usual certainty eludes her.

What brought her to this moment? As she struggles to select her dress and choose the right shade of lipstick, Rosa begins to tell her incredible story. The story of a poor country girl from a village high in the mountains of Italy. Of Nazi occupation and fleeing in the night. Of hope and heartbreak in Switzerland; ambition, glamour and love in Paris. Of ambition and devastation in Rio de Janeiro; success and self-discovery in New York.

A life spent running, she sees now. But she will run no longer.

Breathtaking and utterly enthralling, The Dressmaker of Paris is a stunning debut novel that is perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Kate Morton and Dinah Jefferies.

©2021 Georgia Kaufmann (P)2021 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd

Could not quit listening!

Loved this book! So many twists and turns and one of the best historical fiction books I’ve read in a long time!

Enjoyable Journey!

My only minor criticism is with the performance of the male American character. Too often British performers (my fav) resort to an unrealistic speech cadence that makes the character sound creepy like a “lounge lizard”! Other than that, I enjoyed the performance

Wonderful, engaging novel

This book had me transfixed from start to finish. The story was so original. The fact that Rosa was referring to "ma chere" throughout, kept me guessing who her dear one was. Karen Cass did a superb performance and I was impressed with her amazing language expertise and flawless pronunciation. I highly recommend this book.

A wonderful story. I couldn't put it down. Ex

Excellent narrator with crystal clear diction did great justice to the story.
Brava, brava, brava!

Lovely. Vulnerable and visual.

As a fan of Lucinda Riley, I was impressed with the historic, cultural and geographic accuracy with which Cass was able to spin a very visually stimulating tale, as Riley often does. Love the fashion, glamour and beauty references. Made ugly truths seem somehow beautiful with a subtle use of humor. A very nice listen.