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Mademoiselle Chanel : a novel by Gortner, C W is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
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For readers of The Paris Wife and Z comes this vivid novel full of drama, passion, tragedy, and beauty that stunningly imagines the life of iconic fashion designer Coco Chanelthe ambitious, gifted laundrywomans daughter who revolutionized fashion, built an international empire, and become one of the most influential and controversial figures of the twentieth century. Born into rural poverty, Gabrielle Chanel and her siblings are sent to orphanage after their mothers death. The sisters nurture Gabrielles exceptional sewing skills, a talent that will propel the willful young woman into a life far removed from the drudgery of her childhood. Transforming herself into Cocoa seamstress and sometime torch singerthe petite brunette burns with ambition, an incandescence that draws a wealthy gentleman who will become the love of her life. She immerses herself in his world of money and luxury, discovering a freedom that sparks her creativity. But it is only when her lover takes her to Paris that Coco discovers her destiny. Rejecting the frilly, corseted silhouette of the past, her sleek, minimalist styles reflect the youthful ease and confidence of the 1920s modern woman. As Cocos reputation
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- Author
- Gortner, C W
- Publisher
- William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
- Published
- 2015
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780062403469
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Literary Fiction, Fiction, Memoir
- Rating
- 4.03 / 5 (4,539 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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