First reviews for The Dressmaker’s Secret

Beginning in Italy in 1819, and using real historical figures and events as a backdrop, their stories entwine with those of the fictional characters in this intriguing novel.

Caroline of Brunswick, a most misunderstood woman – and queen – is sympathetically brought to life, complete with her faults, foibles and qualities; she bounces off the pages with all the force and impetuosity that she had in real life. But the central figure is Caroline’s dressmaker, Emilia Barton, who discovers a secret which takes her from Italy to Regency London, and a drama reminiscent of the era’s gothic novels so beloved of Jane Austen.