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The Seamstress of New Orleans by Diane C. McPhail is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Seamstress of New Orleans about?
Set against the backdrop of the first all-female Mardi Gras krewe at the turn-of-the-century, the acclaimed author's mesmerizing historical novel tells of two strangers separated by background but bound by an unexpected secret—and of the strength and courage women draw from and inspire in each other."An undercurrent of New Orleans's dark side propels the story, heightening the tension and supplying McPhail with a wealth of evocative details." – Publishers Weekly The year 1900 ushers in a new century and the promise of social change, and women rise together toward equality. Yet rules and restrictions remain, especially for women like Alice Butterworth, whose husband has abruptly disappeared. Desperate to make a living for herself and the child she carries, Alice leaves the bitter cold of Chicago far behind, offering sewing lessons at a New Orleans orphanage.Constance Halstead, a young widow reeling with shock...
Who reads The Seamstress of New Orleans?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- Diane C. McPhail
- Publisher
- Kensington Books
- Published
- 2022
- Language
- EN
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women'S Fiction
- Rating
- 4.1 / 5 (2,723 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14