The Dressmaker by Rosalie Ham
Set in the 1950s Australian outback, the story follows Tilly Dunnage, a talented dressmaker who returns to her small hometown after years away. As she reconnects with her eccentric mother and faces the townspeople who once ostracized her, Tilly uses her dressmaking skills to transform the local women, gaining both admiration and envy. Amidst a backdrop of dark secrets and past grievances, Tilly seeks revenge for the wrongs done to her, leading to dramatic and unforeseen consequences for the entire community. The narrative weaves themes of fashion, identity, and retribution into a tale of redemption and transformation.
- Published
- 2000
- Nationality
- Australian
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- Pages
- 250-300
- Original Language
- English
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