In 1944, newly married Copper Reilly arrives in Paris soon after the liberation. While the city celebrates its freedom, she’s stuck in the prison of an unhappy marriage. When her husband commits one betrayal too many, Copper demands a separation.
Alone in Paris, she finds an unlikely new friend: an obscure, middle-aged designer from the back rooms of a decaying fashion house whose timid nature and reluctance for fame clash with the bold brilliance of his designs. His name is Christian Dior.
Realising his genius, Copper urges Dior to strike out on his own, helping to pull him away from his insecurities and towards stardom. With just a camera and a typewriter, she takes her own advice and ventures into the wild and colourful world of fashion journalism.
Soon Copper finds herself torn between two very different suitors, questioning who she is and what she truly wants. As the city rebuilds and opulence returns, can Copper make a new, love-filled life for herself?
Quel plaisir! I admit to some serious wavering with regard to choosing this book from the Kindle First offerings. The last few Iâve readâor tried to readâwere poster kids for amateur writing, ridiculous plots, stilted dialogue, and scant acquaintance with history, much less the bedrock of fiction. Worse, this book was set in Paris in the last months of the war, and I feared pages of Bad French, Cleveland masquerading as the City of Light, and clichéd characters that a low budget central casting…
Charming Story If you’re looking for a definitive, extensive book on haute couture, this is not it. But if you’re looking for a pleasant read about Paris after the German occupation, and a behind the scenes look at Christian Dior, dive in. It’s a quick read with some engaging characters and a glimpse of what life was like in Paris after the war. I completely enjoyed it.
I thought this was absolutely wonderful–a great read. I read it in one sitting I thought this was absolutely wonderful–a great read. I read it in one sitting. The author delivered all the elements: a riveting plot that covered Paris at such a pivotal time, and provided a detailed look at the city’s troubles as well as the adventures and interactions of an absolutely wonderful cast of characters. Haven’t had this much enjoyment from a book in some time. Would love to read more from this author with these characters. A series of books with these people would be…