Alcott, Kate
The Dressmaker
- ISBN 13:
- 9780751549232
- author:
- Alcott, Kate
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Sphere
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 3.2 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Historical, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Tess's life was turned upside down when she landed a job as a personal maid to Lady Lucile Duff Gordon, one of the most famous designers in the world. But when disaster struck on the ill-fated voyage of the Titanic, Tess found herself at the centre of a storm of controversy. As the truth about her employer's actions began to emerge, Tess was faced with an impossible choice: loyalty to the woman who had given her a chance at a new life, or the devastating reality that she may not have been as selfless as she seemed. As Tess navigated this treacherous landscape, she found herself torn between two conflicting desires. She had always dreamed of becoming a skilled dressmaker, and Lady Duff Gordon's influence could make that dream a reality. But now, with her employer's reputation hanging in the balance, Tess was forced to confront the harsh truth about the woman she had come to admire. This is a compelling and vivid story that explores the complexities of human relationships and the power of secrets to destroy or redeem us. With its authentic and honest portrayal of life on the Titanic, The Dressmaker is a gripping tale that will keep you turning the pages until the very end.