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Book Review of The Dressmaker

The Dressmaker
The Dressmaker
Author: Kate Alcott
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Romance
Book Type: Hardcover
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Helpful Score: 2


Nice historical fiction about the sinking of the Titanic and the US hearings that were held in the immediate aftermath, with a focus on Lady Lucy Duff Gordon and her husband Cosmo. Central to the action is fictional Tess Collins who travels with the couple as a maid/seamstress. Tess hopes Lady Duff Gordon will open doors for her in America, but her loyalty is torn when confronted with stories about how her employers acted during the shipwreck. I liked the character of Pinky Wade, the intrepid Times reporter, who fights for a good story and women's rights while taking care of her ailing dad.