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The Last Dress from Paris

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The Last Dress from Paris

By: Jade Beer
Narrated by: Tamsin Topolski
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The secret is hidden within a collection of Dior dresses...

London, 2017. There’s no one Lucille adores more than her grandmother. So when her beloved Granny Sylvie asks for Lucille’s assistance with a small matter, she’s happy to help. The next thing she knows, Lucille is on a train to Paris, tasked with retrieving a priceless Dior dress. But not everything is as it seems, and what Lucille finds in a small Parisian apartment will have her scouring the city for answers to a question that could change her entire life.

Paris, 1952. Postwar France is full of glamour and privilege, and Alice Ainsley is in the middle of it all. As the wife to the British ambassador to France, Alice’s job is to see and be seen—even if that wasn’t quite what she signed up for. Her husband showers her with jewels, banquets, and couture Dior dresses, but his affection has become distressingly elusive. As the strain on her marriage grows, Alice’s only comfort is her bond with her trusted lady’s maid, Marianne. But when a new face appears in her drawing room, Alice finds herself yearning to follow her heart...no matter the consequences.

The City of Light comes alive in this lush, evocative tale that explores the ties that bind us together, the truths we hold that make us who we are, and the true meaning of what makes someone family.

©2022 Jade Beer (P)2022 Penguin Audio
Historical Historical Fiction Women's Fiction Heartfelt
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Critic reviews

"Beer peels back layers of the story slowly, keeping readers guessing. For fans of fabulous historical settings with a modern parallel narrative." —Booklist

"A delightful fashion treasure hunt involving some of my favorite Dior gowns made this book a winner for me! The present day and 1950s narratives weave seamlessly together, the dresses dance from the pages, and Paris is resplendently depicted.” — Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Secret

“After finishing Beer’s latest, it was all I could do to not book the next plane to France and head straight for the House of Dior. Offering a whirlwind tour through Paris, both past and present, the novel is a rich exploration of the power of female friendships and the true meaning of family. Moving and utterly enjoyable." — Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue

Beautiful Love Story • Heartwarming Tale • Excellent Narration • Captivating Storyline • Intriguing Historical Fiction
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This book has it all... part mystery, part love story, part historical fiction, part women's fiction, this well-crafted and beautifully written story spans decades of life, love and couture in Paris and in London. The weaving together of these elements creates a delightful and heartwarming tale.

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Just finished The Last of the Moon Girls, which is now a Favorite! This was great, I’ve just read too many Paris books lately, at least it was different and not WW11 which is running a lot of books together in my memory. Thank you!

Fun trip to Dior!

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It was easy for me to identify the truth of this very complex story.

Meaningful

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Wonderfully written story and the ending was such a great surprise. The narrator was spot on!!

Beautiful Story!

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Beautifully woven together to show we are all somewhat broken and can overcome with love and forgiveness!

The insight of forgiveness

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I hope you enjoy this sweet story it is a good cry, you might guess the ending as I did but that doesn’t detract from its tender conclusion. I’m sad it’s ended and hope my next audible book makes me feel this way again.

Loved this story

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I typically shy away from stories similar to this, but a friend talked me into reading it. It is such a wonderful, heartfelt story full of laughs and tears. I can’t wait to read it all over again, even though I already know how it ends.

Such a wonderful story

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This was beautiful story of friendship and love and overcoming the challenges of a woman in a 1950’s world. The narrator was great.

Lovely Story

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Absolutely loved the story!! So heartwarming, gentle and a wonderful reminder of how strong love really is.

Beautiful!

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The story was interesting and kept me entertained to the very end! Narration was wonderful! Wonderful book!

Captivating to the end

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