The Paris Gown by Christine Wells (Bibliolifestyle Book Tour)

 

Thank you, Partner @bibliolifestyle @williammorrowbooks for the review copy of The Paris Gown by Christine Wells.  This review should have been up last week but was delayed due to numerous technical issues.

Three friends in 1950’s Paris experience life and love, as well as a beautiful Dior gown.  They had previously gone to school together in Paris, went their separate ways, and have now reunited in 1957. 

Claire is trying to make it as a chef in the male dominated world of Parisian cuisine.  She works at her family’s brasserie, Let Chet, but dreams of working for a fancier sit-down restaurant.  When her father sells the family business to her old nemesis, what will she do?  Will she be able to move on to a new restaurant where she can shine?

Margot is hiding out in Paris disguised and working at Dior.  She had an abusive marriage and has fled from Australia to Paris, where she had her happiest memories. Will her husband find her?  Will she realize her dream of becoming an editor?

Gina’s father has lost her family’s fortune, and she has broken her engagement to the love of her life to protect his political career.  She has escaped to Paris to realize her dream of writing the great American novel.  Will she reunite with her love?  Will she finish and publish her novel?

My thoughts on this novel:

·       I loved the relationship between the three women and how they are all able to support each other.

·       The Dior dress was fabulous.  It was give to Claire by a friend who had to leave Paris suddenly.  Claire shares it with her friends for their special occasions.  The descriptions of Margot working for Dior gave me “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” vibes.  I loved it!

·       The beautiful cover of this book shows a real Dior gown.

·       The descriptions of the food were exquisite as well.  It gave me a glimpse of what eating in Paris would be like.

·       The only thing I didn’t like about this book was that I felt like the storyline with Margot’s husband was left unresolved.

·       The book was an interesting look into compromises.  What would you give up for who you love?  Should you give up your dreams?

·       The storyline was very engaging and pleasant.  I enjoyed this book.

Overall, The Paris Gown was a great story of friendship, dreams, fashion, and food all set in 1950’s Paris.  It was a very enjoyable read.

PUB DATE: August 20, 2024.