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Issue Details: First known date: 2018... 2018 The Paris Seamstress
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'How much will a young Parisian seamstress sacrifice to make her mark in the male-dominated world of 1940s New York fashion? 

'1940. Parisian seamstress Estella Bissette is forced to flee France as the Germans advance. She is bound for Manhattan with a few francs, one suitcase, her sewing machine and a dream: to have her own atelier.

'2015. Australian curator Fabienne Bissette journeys to the annual Met Gala for an exhibition of her beloved grandmother's work - one of the world's leading designers of ready-to-wear clothing. But as Fabienne learns more about her grandmother's past, she uncovers a story of tragedy, heartbreak and secrets - and the sacrifices made for love.

'Crossing generations, society's boundaries and international turmoil, The Paris Seamstress is the beguiling, transporting story of the special relationship between a grandmother and her granddaughter as they attempt to heal the heartache of the past.' (Publication summary))

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Sydney, New South Wales,: Hachette Australia , 2018 .
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      Extent: 448p.
      Note/s:
      • Publication date 27 March 2018

      ISBN: 9780733640001, 9780733640018
    • London,
      c
      England,
      c
      c
      United Kingdom (UK),
      c
      Western Europe, Europe,
      :
      Sphere ,
      2018 .
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      Extent: 435p.p.
      ISBN: 9780751573077, 0751573078
    • New York (City), New York (State),
      c
      United States of America (USA),
      c
      Americas,
      :
      Forever Yours ,
      2018 .
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      Extent: 464p.p.
      ISBN: 9781538714775, 1538714779
Alternative title: Pařížská švadlena
Language: Czech
    • Prague,
      c
      Czech Republic,
      c
      Eastern Europe, Europe,
      :
      Metafora ,
      2019 .
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      Extent: 459p.p.
      ISBN: 9788076250932, 8076250935

Other Formats

  • Also sound recording.
  • Also braille.
  • Also dyslexic edition
  • Also large print.
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    United States of America (USA),
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