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The Lost Dressmaker of Paris
- Author
- Suzanne Fortin
- Narrator
- Imogen Church
- Publisher
- Embla Books
- Publish Date
- 11 July 2023
- Run Time
- 13 hours 52 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Rating
- 5.0 (2 reviews)
What to expect
When the Germans take away the person she loves most, Nathalie accepts a dangerous mission from the Resistance. One that will use her skills as a dressmaker and put her at the heart of the Nazi high command in the Ritz hotel.
With every stitch she makes, Nathalie moves closer to avenging those she loves and freeing her country from tyranny. But it will also put her in terrible danger...
2022, England: When Darcie takes possession of an old suitcase, abandoned at a railway station, she uncovers a beautiful silk evening dress from the 1940s and a notebook full of sketches. Written inside is the name: Nathalie Leroux.
Who was Nathalie? Why did she leave this at the station eighty years ago? And what stopped her from returning for it?
Darcie's quest for answers will draw her into the dangerous world of the French Resistance. But is Darcie prepared for what she will find? And for the power of Nathalie's secrets to change her world forever...
User Reviews
Book 5.0
Narration 4.5
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5.0 5.0
A great story that kept me listening, made even more special by the wonderful reading by Imogen Church.
PBee 2023-11-05 -
5.0 4.0
An enthralling and compelling read that had me totally committed from the first few pages. More than fiction.
( just a note that for the first time in 18mo of using ZigZag I had to increase the play back speed for this book. Even 1.2x seemed quite slow but great to have the option to change it)Teaeee 2023-09-04
Details
- Author
- Suzanne Fortin
- Narrator
- Imogen Church
- Duration
- 13 hours 52 minutes
- Release Date
- 11 July 2023
- ISBN
- 9781471412622
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Embla Books
- Genre
- Historical romance, Second World War fiction, Historical fiction
- Rating
- 5.0(2 reviews)
- Narration
- 4.5(2 reviews)
Synopsis
1942, Paris: Nathalie Leroux dreams of being a famous designer, but with her beloved city under Nazi occupation, her dreams must be put on hold for survival during these dark days.When the Germans take away the person she loves most, Nathalie accepts a dangerous mission from the Resistance. One that will use her skills as a dressmaker and put her at the heart of the Nazi high command in the Ritz hotel. With every stitch she makes, Nathalie moves closer to avenging those she loves and freeing her country from tyranny. But it will also put her in terrible danger...2022, England: When Darcie takes possession of an old suitcase, abandoned at a railway station, she uncovers a beautiful silk evening dress from the 1940s and a notebook full of sketches. Written inside is the name: Nathalie Leroux.Who was Nathalie? Why did she leave this at the station eighty years ago? And what stopped her from returning for it?Darcie's quest for answers will draw her into the dangerous world of the French Resistance. But is Darcie prepared for what she will find? And for the power of Nathalie's secrets to change her world forever...
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