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If historical romantic fiction is of more interest, have a look at The Dressmaker by Benita Brown.
The daughter of a humble Tyneside dressmaker, Melissa Dornay has always loved to watch her mother create beautiful gowns for her wealthy customers.
When her mother dies suddenly Melissa is offered a home by a wealthy dressmaking client, Lilian Winterton. But Melissa’s relief turns to anguish when Lilian reveals her true colours, treating her not as an adopted daughter, but as a poorly paid seamstress.
Resented by the servants and ignored by the family Melissa is cruelly thrown out by the Wintertons for a crime in which she was an innocent victim. She finds herself on the street, penniless and alone with nothing but her needle and thread. Are her mother’s dreams for her destined to end in despair? Or can the rags of her life be sewn into riches? Price €8.40.
