Ms Valpy has written another amazing book seeped in history and tragedy against the backdrop of France during World War 2. Set in two different timelines, the reader will appreciate the search for identity as Harriet moves to Paris from England, gaining employment within the fashion industry in the actual building where her grandmother lived and worked many years ago. Telling the story from dual POV, Claire, Harriet’s grandmother has her own sense of self to discover as we live the horrors, and moments of love, laughter and friendship during this time.
Closely linked to Fiona Valpy’s The Beekeeper’s Promise, The Dressmaker’s Gift can be read as a standalone.
A wonderfully written book, telling a story full of hope.