The Paris Dressmaker
A Novel of WWII
$40.94
- Paperback
400 pages
- Release Date
29 April 2021
Summary
Based on true accounts of how Parisiennes resisted the Nazi occupation in World War II–from fashion houses to the city streets–comes a story of two courageous women who risked everything to fight an evil they could not abide. Perfect for fans of Madeline Martin and Ariel Lawhon.
Paris, 1939. Maison Chanel has closed, thrusting haute couture dressmaker Lila de Laurent out of the world of high fashion as Nazi soldiers invade the streets and the City of…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780785232162 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0785232168 |
| Author: | Kristy Cambron |
| Publisher: | Thomas Nelson Publishers |
| Imprint: | Thomas Nelson Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 29 April 2021 |
| Weight: | 358g |
| Dimensions: | 24mm x 140mm x 212mm |
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Critics Review
‘Stunning. With as much skill and care as the title’s namesake possesses, The Paris Dressmaker weaves together the stories of two heroines who boldly defy the darkness that descends on the City of Light.’ * Jocelyn Green, Christy Award-winning author of Shadows of the White City *
‘Unimaginable heartache, unforgettable romance, and cheering defiance against the oppression the Nazis inflicted on Paris; readers will be swept away into a story where battle-scarred good at last rings victory over evil.’ * J’nell Ciesielski, author of The Socialite *
‘With real life historical details woven in with her fictional tale, the story popped off the page. Readers will be thinking of this book long after they’ve read the last word.’ * Rachel Hauck, New York Times bestselling author *
‘Woven within this beautiful historical tapestry of WWII from Cambron (The Painted Castle) is the stark reminder to keep friends close and enemies closer … Based on true events, this exquisite tale impresses with its historical and emotional authenticity. Historical fiction fans won’t want to miss this.’ * Publishers Weekly Starred Review *
Kristy Cambron
Kristy Cambron is an award-winning author of historical fiction, including her bestselling debut The Butterfly and the Violin, and an author of Bible studies, including the Verse Mapping series. She’s a Women’s Ministry Leader at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY, and a passionate storyteller who travels to speak at events across the country, encouraging women to experience a deeper life in the Word through verse mapping. Her work has been named to Publishers Weekly Religion & Spirituality TOP 10, Library Journal Reviews’ Best Books, RT Reviewers’ Choice Awards, and received 2015 & 2017 INSPY Award nominations. Kristy holds a degree in Art History/Research Writing, and has 15 years of experience in education and leadership development for a Fortune-100 Corporation, working with such companies as the Disney Institute, IBM/Kenexa, and Gallup. She lives in Indiana with her husband and three sons, and can probably be bribed with a coconut mocha latte and a good read.
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