The Lost Dressmaker of Paris

'Beautiful story... historical fiction at its best... The fashion world, the characters in WWII and present times come alive. A book that drew me in and kept me turning the pages' Reader review, five stars

1942, Paris: Working in her father's tailors shop, Nathalie Leroux dreams of being a famous designer. But with her beloved city under Nazi occupation, her dreams must be put on hold for survival during these dark days.

When the Germans take away the person she loves most, Nathalie accepts a dangerous mission from the Resistance. One that will use her skills as a dressmaker and put her at the heart of the Nazi high command in the Ritz hotel.

With every stitch she makes, Nathalie moves closer to avenging those she loves and freeing her country from tyranny. But it will also put her in terrible danger...

2022, England: When Darcie takes possession of an old suitcase, abandoned at a railway station, she doesn't know what to expect. Opening the stiff clasps, she discovers a beautiful silk evening dress from the 1940s and a notebook full of sketches. Written inside is the name: Nathalie Leroux.

Who was Nathalie? Why did she leave this at the station eighty years ago? And what stopped her from returning for it?

Darcie's quest for answers will draw her into the dangerous world of the French Resistance. But is Darcie prepared for what she will find? And for the power of Nathalie's secrets to change her world forever...

A heartbreaking and epic wartime story of the bravery of ordinary women and the enduring power of love. Fans of Kate Quinn, Pam Jenoff and Suzanne Goldring will be hooked from the very first page.

Readers can't get enough of The Lost Dressmaker of Paris:

'A great story, lots of twists and turns. I couldn't put it down. A real page turner and a great holiday read' Reader review, 5 stars

'What an amazing story. I loved every minute of it, I had tears in my eyes. It was so good' Reader review, 5 stars

'Oh my gosh Suzanne Fortin has done it yet again, what a page turner of a book. I couldn't put this book down, I just wanted to know more' Reader review, 5 stars

'So good I could hardly put it down. In fact, one of those stories you don't want to end. Brilliant' Reader review, 5 stars

'A page turner... I thoroughly enjoyed this romantic war-time novel and found it difficult to put down to eat, sleep or do household chores' Reader review, 5 stars

'...absolutely captivated me from the very first page. I literally cleared my day so that I could keep reading because I just couldn't put the book down. It was phenomenal from start to finish' Reader review, 5 stars