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The Dressmaker’s Secret
- Narrated by: Imogen Wilde
- Length: 13 hrs and 33 mins
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Summary
1941, Nazi-occupied Paris: in the glamourous Ritz hotel, there is a woman with a dangerous secret.
As Coco Chanel’s assistant, Adèle lives side by side with German officers in the splendour of The Ritz hotel. But Adèle has a secret. She is working for the resistance, right under the Germans’ noses.
As occupied Paris becomes more and more dangerous, Adèle will have to decide if she can risk everything to save innocent lives and protect the man she loves.
Present day: Chloé’s grandmother has never spoken about the war and avoids questions about the legendary designer she once worked for. Now Chloé has come to Paris, to uncover the truth about Adèle’s life. But is she prepared for what she will find? And for the power of her grandmother’s secrets to change her family forever.
An absolutely gripping and heartbreaking wartime story of the enduring power of love, for fans of The Lost Girls of Paris and The Nightingale.
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"A tale of deception, love and endurance.... It kept me reading into the small hours." (Glynis Peters, author of The Secret Orphan)
"A thrilling story of intrigue, love and the secrets shadowing two disparate women.... I couldn't put it down." (Adrienne Chinn, author of The English Wife)
"Stunning...I was completely hooked...and the twist ending was totally satisfying." (Kathleen McGurl, author of The Girl from Bletchley Park)
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- Sigrin
- 18-12-23
Great story, if a little twee
Well rounded story line set in WW2 and the present day, going back and forth from Chapter to chapter but still easy to follow.
A little twee and romantic for my liking, but this has great rounded characters.
I see some criticism of the narrator. Personally for me Imogen Wilde delivers it very well, Her voice is young, but it does not distract from her narration, as she can do male, female, young and old voices very adeptly,
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- K. Bailey
- 10-02-22
Loved every minute of it
Really enjoyed every minute of this book. Great, almost educational story, well read. There’s no need to say more.
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- Smeedell
- 27-06-22
Wonderful
I love all her books.This one is even better than her last.A great love story with real life history.Couldn’t put it down.Brilliant.
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- Marcia
- 28-07-23
very interesting
Coco Chanel has been one of my favourite designers, and this book is a wonderful blend of fashion and history
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- Nicks
- 29-01-24
Lovely book
The story is so interesting and I especially loved the WW2 parts! Narration was too slow for me though and I didn't enjoy the 'present day' sections (in fact I skipped over a few of these until near the end). The ending was done well and you are left with a lovely feeling (despite some of the war content).
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- John W Blakesley
- 11-05-22
The dress make a secret
A wonderful book which always has something to say and I am able to learn more about the history. Isn’t it good to pick up a book and think I never knew that! Thank you. I will read more of your books Lorna
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- Musical Girl
- 21-04-24
A heartwarming and joyous story.
The characters were written with integrity and humanity. The events of 2nd World War Paris were conveyed very clearly without being written in a brutal and brash way. The horrifying, insidious actions of the Gestapo we’re made very clear but in an effective, simple way. The author builds beautiful relationships, making us want to see the characters blossom and achieve happiness. There is great bravery without any fuss being made. The twist towards the end of the book is sheer delight and joy.
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- Derek Shepherd
- 23-09-22
Brilliant
Such a wonderful book. Enjoyed to from start to finish. Was sorry when I came to the end !!
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- Catherine McDonald
- 02-04-24
Fabulous
I had an interest in Coco Chanel during WWII from watching The New Look and was intrigued to read this book bringing it to life.
I was not disappointed and could not stop listening, it was all consuming. I am now listening to The Forgotten Village by the author and am planning listening to all. I am so pleased to have found Lorna Cook’s books and I cannot recommend them highly enough!
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- Flick W.
- 26-08-22
I love loved this gripping beautifully read book
A symphony of contrasting characters made the flow of this story absolutely un-put-down-able .So well researched and sensitively written . Bravo Lorna …you have done it again. A wonderful read , thank you I can’t wait for your next publication.
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