by Dan Jones
First published 2022
In postwar London, Rose, a talented seamstress, struggles to make her mark in the male-dominated fashion industry. Trapped by societal expectations, she must choose between conformity and her creative ambitions. As Rose navigates the cutthroat world of haute couture, she confronts the truths about her own identity and the personal sacrifices required to succeed. Woven with vivid historical detail, this story explores the challenges women faced in pursuit of their dreams.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, feminism, fashion
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: conformity-vs-ambition, identity-exploration, societal-expectations
Setting: London, Postwar
Period: 20th Century
464 pages · Kindle Edition · Apollo