The Palace Dressmaker
On sale
5th November 2024
Price: £10.99
‘A breathtaking tapestry of past and present, intertwining the lives of two remarkable women in a story that’s both heartwarming and heart-wrenching. The sense of discovery and the rich historical details make it an unforgettable read’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Missing The Crown? This glamorous love story will fill that space in your life’ Adele Parks
‘A must read… Spot on with Diana’s wardrobe history and I enjoyed googling many of the outfits’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A royal princess. A dress lost for decades. A love story waiting to be uncovered…
London, 1988: Meredith has landed her dream job at London’s most prestigious fashion house, creating beautiful gowns adorned with intricate beads and embroidery. But now Meredith is about to create a dress like no other for the most famous woman in the world: Diana, Princess of Wales.
As Meredith pours her heart into this career-defining dress, she works under the handsome and exacting William in the workroom.
William, and this commission, could end up changing her life in more ways than one…
New York, 1997: The red carpet has been rolled out on Park Avenue for the auction of Princess Diana’s dresses for charity. Of the eighty items listed for sale, only seventy-nine will sell.
Because dress Number 19 is missing…
England, 2018: Jayne has met all the neighbours in her new building bar one: Mrs Chalis on the first floor. When she finally meets Meredith Chalis in the hallway, she is taken aback by how upset she seems and offers her help. Entering her home, Jayne immediately knows something is very wrong. The house is in complete disarray and there is no sign of Meredith’s husband.
But then Jayne sees the most beautiful evening dress thrown over a chair and reads the note laid beside it.
Jayne realises that Meredith has an incredible story to tell… and only she can help uncover it…
A sweeping, heartbreaking and inspiring story of a princess, the power of fashion and the importance of love. Perfect for fans of The Crown, The Seven Husband of Evelyn Hugo and The Royal Librarian.
Everyone is falling in love with The Palace Dressmaker:
‘Oh how I loved this book… As a dressmaker I really did enjoy the life inside the atelier and the story… Mixing fiction with a little true life was for me as a reader a joy… An amazing tale and a fabulous read‘ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Gorgeous . . . There are fabulous frocks and sumptuous descriptions, but also emotional depth, friendship and romance. It’s glamorous, heartwarming and poignant, with a fascinating backdrop for anyone interested in fashion and royalty. A real page-turner – both escapist and satisfying, as all good books should be’ Veronica Henry, bestselling author of Thirty Days in Paris
‘A phenomenal book. The characters are fantastic, the story is great. I will highly recommend this book to anyone who loves dual timelines‘ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A wonderful insight into the worlds of dressmaking, royalty, and friendship across generations. I loved it.’ Jessica Fellowes, international bestselling author of The World of Downton Abbey
‘Such a lovely and heartfelt read’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A sweet, but heartbreaking read… one that you will not want to put down… Each one of the characters is so lovely and ones you would hope to encounter in your life’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Readers who like historical fiction with multiple timelines will be drawn to this one’ Booklist
‘Missing The Crown? This glamorous love story will fill that space in your life’ Adele Parks
‘A must read… Spot on with Diana’s wardrobe history and I enjoyed googling many of the outfits’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A royal princess. A dress lost for decades. A love story waiting to be uncovered…
London, 1988: Meredith has landed her dream job at London’s most prestigious fashion house, creating beautiful gowns adorned with intricate beads and embroidery. But now Meredith is about to create a dress like no other for the most famous woman in the world: Diana, Princess of Wales.
As Meredith pours her heart into this career-defining dress, she works under the handsome and exacting William in the workroom.
William, and this commission, could end up changing her life in more ways than one…
New York, 1997: The red carpet has been rolled out on Park Avenue for the auction of Princess Diana’s dresses for charity. Of the eighty items listed for sale, only seventy-nine will sell.
Because dress Number 19 is missing…
England, 2018: Jayne has met all the neighbours in her new building bar one: Mrs Chalis on the first floor. When she finally meets Meredith Chalis in the hallway, she is taken aback by how upset she seems and offers her help. Entering her home, Jayne immediately knows something is very wrong. The house is in complete disarray and there is no sign of Meredith’s husband.
But then Jayne sees the most beautiful evening dress thrown over a chair and reads the note laid beside it.
Jayne realises that Meredith has an incredible story to tell… and only she can help uncover it…
A sweeping, heartbreaking and inspiring story of a princess, the power of fashion and the importance of love. Perfect for fans of The Crown, The Seven Husband of Evelyn Hugo and The Royal Librarian.
Everyone is falling in love with The Palace Dressmaker:
‘Oh how I loved this book… As a dressmaker I really did enjoy the life inside the atelier and the story… Mixing fiction with a little true life was for me as a reader a joy… An amazing tale and a fabulous read‘ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Gorgeous . . . There are fabulous frocks and sumptuous descriptions, but also emotional depth, friendship and romance. It’s glamorous, heartwarming and poignant, with a fascinating backdrop for anyone interested in fashion and royalty. A real page-turner – both escapist and satisfying, as all good books should be’ Veronica Henry, bestselling author of Thirty Days in Paris
‘A phenomenal book. The characters are fantastic, the story is great. I will highly recommend this book to anyone who loves dual timelines‘ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A wonderful insight into the worlds of dressmaking, royalty, and friendship across generations. I loved it.’ Jessica Fellowes, international bestselling author of The World of Downton Abbey
‘Such a lovely and heartfelt read’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A sweet, but heartbreaking read… one that you will not want to put down… Each one of the characters is so lovely and ones you would hope to encounter in your life’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Readers who like historical fiction with multiple timelines will be drawn to this one’ Booklist
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