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A Dress of Violet Taffeta by Arlen, Tessa

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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Binding
Paperback
Weight
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Product Group
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ISBN
0593436857
Book Title
Dress of Violet Taffeta
Item Length
8.2in
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
Publication Year
2022
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.9in
Author
Tessa Arlen
Genre
Fiction
Topic
Contemporary Women, Biographical, Historical
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
10.8 Oz
Number of Pages
352 Pages

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Lucy Duff Gordon knows she is talented. She sees colour, light, fabric, and texture in ways few other people do. But after being deserted by her wealthy husband, Lucy is desperate to survive. She turns to her one true talent to make a living. Lucile knows it is an uphill battle, and a single woman is not supposed to succeed on her own, but she refuses to give up. She will claim her place in the fashion world; failure simply is not an option. Then, on a frigid night in 1912, Lucy's life changes once more, when she becomes one of 706 people to survive the sinking of the Titanic.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0593436857
ISBN-13
9780593436851
eBay Product ID (ePID)
26057255253

Product Key Features

Book Title
Dress of Violet Taffeta
Author
Tessa Arlen
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Contemporary Women, Biographical, Historical
Publication Year
2022
Genre
Fiction
Number of Pages
352 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8.2in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
10.8 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Ps3601.R5445d74 2022
Reviews
" A Dress of Violet Taffeta is a vivid and detailed portrait of the life of the legendary Lucy Duff Gordon. Tessa Arlen has crafted a transporting and beautiful homage to Lucy Duff Gordon's creativity, perseverance, and influence on the fashion industry."--Chanel Cleeton, New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author of Our Last Days in Barcelona "Tessa Arlen delivers a fascinating tale based on the real-life fashion icon, Lucy, Lady Duff-Gordon, who went up against a male dominated industry and revolutionized it. Her daring designs were worn by royals, aristocrats, and the celebrities of her day. Be prepared to Google your way through this captivating novel, filled with its glorious ensemble cast of characters. Rich and atmospheric, Arlen's descriptions of haute couture are simply breathtaking. A must read for fashion fans everywhere."--Renee Rosen, USA Today bestselling author of The Social Graces "Tessa Arlen's novel is as elegant as a Lucille gown, full of movement, color and beauty. It brings to life some of the most important and fascinating people and events of her generation, from Nijinsky to the Titanic. For anyone interested in fashion, in the Gilded Age, in stories about strong, visionary woman, Tessa Arlen's novel is a must read!"--Jeanne Mackin, author of The Last Collection " A Dress Of Violet Taffeta is the epic story of a self-made woman, and a fresh and captivating look at the birth of fin de siècle runway fashion. From cramped terraced house sitting rooms to ballrooms, readers will be enthralled by the parade of notable historical figures whose appetite for clothing allows a single mother to not only raise her daughter, but to do so in growing comfort, style, and notoriety. Arlen doesn't shy away from hardships and tragedy, but with a bright, hopeful, industrious protagonist like Lucy Duff Gordon at the forefront, the reader is never burdened. A true pleasure from start to finish."--Erika Robuck, national bestselling author of Sisters Of Night And Fog "A sumptuous treat of elegant prose, evocative descriptions, and compelling emotions. Arlen's writing absolutely shines in A Dress of Violet Taffeta. She succeeds in making fashion designer and Titanic-survivor Lucy Duff Gordon both relatable and sympathetic, and stirs the senses with her lush depictions of clothing and settings."--Anna lee Huber, USA TODAY Bestselling author of A Perilous Perspective
Lccn
2022-006412
Dewey Decimal
813.6
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23

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  • by muscles41252
    Oct 20, 2022

    Wonderful read

    I read this book from my library & thought it was so good that I bought this copy for my daughter who is in the fashion industry.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale