Wedding Dress Maker

Based on a true story, "The Dressmaker" is a warm, compelling historical story of love, loss, and triumph. Netta Nichol was banished from her hometown to a Yorkshire mill town after bearing a son out of wedlock. Despite the hardships of wartime, she becomes known for her beautiful wedding dresses and begins to win back her self-respect.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 400 pages
\n Publication date: 05 September 2019
\n Publisher: Head of Zeus
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In the heart of Yorkshire, 1945, Netta Nichol lived in the shadow of a profound disgrace. Born out of wedlock, she was exiled from her beloved Galloway to a desolate mill town in Yorkshire. Devastated and heartbroken, Netta had to watch as her son was raised by her family back home. She was forced to stand aside, unable to be a part of his life.

Despite the hardships of wartime, Netta found solace in the quiet pleasure of sewing. With her ingenuity and skill, she became renowned for her beautiful wedding dresses, even in the face of scarcity. Through her dressmaking, Netta began to reclaim her self-respect, slowly but surely.

However, her journey was not without its challenges. Will her talent and determination be enough to win back her child? Will she be able to overcome the social stigma and reclaim her place in her son's life?

Netta's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of love and determination. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a brighter future.

\n Weight: 242g\n
Dimension: 198 x 135 x 21 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781789543254\n \n