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The Paris Seamstress

Natasha Lester
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The Paris Seamstress

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Natasha Lester

The Paris Seamstress

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Paris, France • 1940s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Natasha Lester's The Paris Seamstress follows a young French seamstress who relocates to New York during World War II, seeking a new life and facing numerous challenges. Blending historical fiction and romance, this novel explores themes of love, fashion, and resilience amid the backdrop of wartime upheaval.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

28,618 ratings

80%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Natasha Lester's The Paris Seamstress has captivated readers with its vivid historical setting and emotional dual-timeline narrative. Fans praised its detailed portrayal of fashion and compelling female protagonists. Critics noted occasional predictability and slow pacing. Overall, it is a heartfelt story blending romance, mystery, and resilience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Paris Seamstress?

A reader who cherishes historical fiction with strong female protagonists, loves fashion, and enjoys dual-timeline narratives akin to The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah or The Paris Wife by Paula McLain, will find joy in The Paris Seamstress by Natasha Lester. Fans of rich, emotional storytelling and World War II settings will be captivated.

4.3

28,618 ratings

80%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Paris, France • 1940s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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