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From USA Today bestselling author Kathryn Gauci comes a powerful and unforgettable story of one woman’s incredible will to survive and protect those she loves against insurmountable odds.
Vienna 1938: Austria’s leading couturier, Christina Lehmann, sits at the pinnacle of Viennese society. Her lover, the renowned painter Max Hauser, is at the height of his career. But Max harbors a secret, and it is only a matter of time before the Gestapo finds out. The situation takes a dramatic turn on Kristallnacht, when the pogrom against the Austrian Jews escalates and one of Christina’s Jewish seamstresses is brutally murdered.
In order to protect both Max and her couture house, Christina begins a double life, plunging her into the shadowy world of Nazi oppression, fear, and mistrust fueled by ancient hatreds.
As Vienna descends into chaos, hunger, and disillusionment, will her deception be enough to save Max—or will it end in tragedy?
Based on actual events, this is an epic story of courage and resilience. It is the kind of book that wraps around your soul and leaves an impression.
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“Brilliant and moving, The Viennese Dressmaker is a compelling and vivid portrait of wartime Vienna; a story of human relationships, and the will to survive under the shadow of the most evil power the world has ever known.”
— JJ Toner, author of The Black Orchestra
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“Brilliantly portrayed characters, breathtaking twists of fate, and a surprise ending will take you on a journey you won’t soon forget.”
— Marina Osipova, author of The Cruel Romance -
“This great historical novel transported me to Austria and allowed me to see, smell, and feel the streets beneath my feet as I walked alongside the characters.”
— Jana Petken, author of The Man from Section Five -
“Filled with suspense from the first chapter to last…a nail-biting story masterfully crafted to show the oppressive reality of life in Vienna during the dark days of WWII.”
— Alexa Kang, author of The Moon Chaser -
“A page-turning story based on well-researched historical detail. Searing and heart-breaking, Christina’s story will stay with you long after you finish the final page.”
— Eoin Dempsey, author of White Rose, Black Forest
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Winner of the CIBA Hemingway Award for 20th Century Wartime Fiction
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About Kathryn Gauci
Kathryn Gauci was born in Leicestershire, England, and studied textile design at Loughborough College of Art and later at Kidderminster College of Art and Design. Before turning to writing full-time, Kathryn ran her own textile design studio in Melbourne for over fifteen years. The Embroiderer is her first novel, a culmination of years of design and travel, and especially of the glorious years in her youth living and working in Greece.
About Gabrielle de Cuir
Gabrielle de Cuir, award-winning narrator, has narrated over three hundred titles and specializes in fantasy, humor, and titles requiring extensive foreign language and accent skills. She was a cowinner of the Audie Award for best narration in 2011 and a three-time finalist for the Audie and has garnered six AudioFile Earphones Awards. Her “velvet touch” as an actor’s director has earned her a special place in the audiobook world as the foremost producer for bestselling authors and celebrities.