Description
At the beginning of the last century, a young seamstress lived in a small Italian town, visiting wealthy families to sew and repair clothing and linens. She taught herself to read and write, fell in love with opera and romantic novels, but her greatest dream was a sewing machine. An amazing invention that would ensure her a good life and independence. ***** However, she must settle for sewing on the machines found in the wealthy homes she visits. And while she silently takes measurements and sews dresses for her clients, she overhears exciting stories that the ladies whisper to each other, learns their dreams and desires, as well as family secrets that were meant to remain hidden forever. But when she eventually becomes the heroine of her own story, she must quickly mature and fiercely defend her freedom in a world dominated by the powerful and wealthy.
Information
Author: Pitzorno Bianca
Publication date: August 3, 2023
Manufacturer: GRADA Publishing, a. s.
Genres: Novels, World fiction, Books, Fiction
Type: Hardcover books
Pages: 256
ISBN/EAN: 9788027138487