About the book
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 her personal maid on the Titanic. Once on board, Tess catches the eye of two men—a kind sailor and an enigmatic Chicago businessman—who offer differing views of what lies ahead for her in America. But on the fourth night, disaster strikes, and amidst the chaos, Tess is one of the last people allowed on a lifeboat.
The survivors are rescued and taken to New York, but when rumors begin to circulate about the choices they made, Tess is forced to confront a serious question. Did Lady Duff Gordon save herself at the expense of others? Torn between loyalty to Lucile and her growing suspicion that the media’s charges might be true, Tess must decide whether to stay quiet and keep her fiery mentor’s good will or face what might be true and forever change her future.
Editions of The Dressmaker
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385535588
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780307948199
- EBook
- ISBN 9780385535625
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780307970152
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780307970138
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780307970145
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780307970121
Read an Excerpt
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 her personal maid on the Titanic. Once on board, Tess catches the eye of two men—a kind sailor and an enigmatic Chicago businessman—who offer differing views of what lies ahead for her in America. But on the fourth night, disaster strikes, and amidst the chaos, Tess is one of the last people allowed on a lifeboat.
The survivors are rescued and taken to New York, but when rumors begin to circulate about the choices they made, Tess is forced to confront a serious question. Did Lady Duff Gordon save herself at the expense of others? Torn between loyalty to Lucile and her growing suspicion that the media’s charges might be true, Tess must decide whether to stay quiet and keep her fiery mentor’s good will or face what might be true and forever change her future.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dressmaker about?
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 her personal maid on the Titanic. Once on board, Tess catches the eye of two men—a kind sailor and an enigmatic Chicago businessman—who offer differing views of what lies ahead for her in America. But on the fourth night, disaster strikes, and amidst the chaos, Tess is one of the last people allowed on a lifeboat.
The survivors are rescued and taken to New York, but when rumors begin to circulate about the choices they made, Tess is forced to confront a serious question. Did Lady Duff Gordon save herself at the expense of others? Torn between loyalty to Lucile and her growing suspicion that the media’s charges might be true, Tess must decide whether to stay quiet and keep her fiery mentor’s good will or face what might be true and forever change her future.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Dressmaker?
Fiction > Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Dressmaker?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385535588
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Dressmaker?
Kate Alcott
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Dressmaker is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385535588) and paperback(ISBN 9780307948199) and ebook(ISBN 9780385535625) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780307970152) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780307970138) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780307970145) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780307970121)
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