The Dressmaker

The Dressmaker

Rosalie Ham

Overview

After mastering haute couture in Paris for two decades, Tilly Dunnage returns to the small Australian town of her childhood banishment. Initially intending only a brief visit to her ailing mother, Tilly decides to remain. Despite her outcast status, her exquisite dresses captivate the town's women, leading to a burgeoning fashion business.

Through her craft, a friendship with the fabric-loving Sergeant Farrat, and a romance with local football star Teddy, Tilly finds a degree of acceptance. However, as her creations stir envy and resurface old resentments, it becomes clear Tilly harbors a darker agenda: exacting spectacular revenge on those who wronged her.

Who it's for

• Readers who enjoy dark satire and stories of revenge.
• Fans of historical fiction set in mid-20th century Australia.
• Those interested in the world of haute couture and its social impact.

Key features

• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 288
• Publisher: Penguin Group
• Publication Year: 2015
• ISBN: 9780143129066