The Dressmaker
by Kate Alcott
The Dressmaker by Kate Alcott holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.44 out of 5, based on 20.5K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 306 pages.
About The Dressmaker
Just in time for the centennial anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic comes a vivid, romantic, and relentlessly compelling historical novel about a spirited young woman who survives the disaster only to find herself embroiled in the media frenzy left in the wake of the tragedy.Tess, an aspiring seamstress, thinks she's had an incredibly lucky break when she is hired by famous designer Lady Lucile Duff Gordon to be a personal maid on the Titanic's doomed voyage. Once on board, Tess catches the eye of two men, one a roughly-hewn but kind sailor and the other an enigmatic Chicago millionaire. But on the fourth night, disaster strikes.Amidst the chaos and desperate urging of two very different suitors, Tess is one of the last people allowed on a lifeboat. Tess’s sailor also manages to survive unharmed, witness to Lady Duff Gordon’s questionable actions during the tragedy. Others—including the gallant Midwestern tycoon—are not so lucky.On dry land, rumors about the survivors begin to circulate, and Lady Duff Gordon quickly becomes the subject of media scorn and later, the hearings on the Titanic. Set against a historical tragedy but told from a completely fresh angle, The Dressmaker is an atmospheric delight filled with all the period's glitz and glamour, all the raw feelings of a national tragedy and all the contradictory emotions of young love.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Kate Alcott |
| Published | 2012 |
| Pages | 306 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Chick-lit, History |
| Average Rating | 3.44 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 20,464 |
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What genre is The Dressmaker?
The Dressmaker is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Chick-lit. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is The Dressmaker worth reading?
Based on 20.5K reader ratings, The Dressmaker has an average score of 3.44 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."
How many pages is The Dressmaker?
The Dressmaker has 306 pages.
Who wrote The Dressmaker?
The Dressmaker was written by Kate Alcott. It was first published in 2012.
What is the ISBN for The Dressmaker?
The ISBN-13 for The Dressmaker is 9780385535590.0.
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