brbI need to tell you a story, ma ch re. My story. pbRosa Kusstatscher has built a global fashion empire upon her ability to find the perfect outfit for any occasion. But tonight, as she prepares for the most important meeting of her life, her usual certainty eludes her. pWhat brought her to this moment As she struggles to select her dress and choose the right shade of lipstick, Rosa begins to tell her incredible story. The story of a poor country girl from a village high in the mountains of Italy. Of Nazi occupation and fleeing in the night. Of hope and heartbreak in Switzerland glamour and love in Paris. Of ambition and devastation in Rio de Janeiro success and self-discovery in New York. pA life spent running, she sees now. But she will run no longer. pbBreathtaking and utterly enthralling, iThe Dressmaker of Parisi is a stunning debut novel that is perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Kate Morton and Dinah Jefferies.b