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Better Days on Dressmakers' Alley
- Author
- Rosie Clarke
- Narrator
- Gemma Lawrence
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 1 October 2025
- Run Time
- 9 hours 51 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Generational sagas, Fiction: general and literary, Historical fiction, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Narrative theme: Social issues, Fiction: mashup
What to expect
London’s East End 1926
The girls of Dressmakers' Alley are busier than ever and Lady Diane’s business continues to thrive.
New recruit Janice Williams is one of the new seamstresses Miss Susie hires to cope with the work but on the day of her interview, Janice is injured in a roadside accident that will change her life forever.
Poor Winnie Collins’ pregnancy is beset with problems and under Doctor’s strict orders she is confined to bed rest. How will she cope when there is so much to do?
Susie Collins’ and Timothy Marsh’s relationship continues to flourish. But when will Susie find time to allow Timothy to make an honest woman of her?
Meanwhile business is blooming at the flower shop but Lily is concerned what her husband Jeb Jarvis and brother Joe Ross are up to. When something seems too good to be true, it usually is and none of them realise the danger it could bring.
Things are looking brighter on Dressmakers' Alley, but there are always those who want to cause trouble…
Missing Mulberry Lane? Read Dressmakers' Alley and you won’t be far away…
Praise for Rosie Clarke:
'Brilliant read. Wonderful characters that draw you into Harpers world. Thoroughly enjoyable.' - Kitty Neale
'When it comes to writing sagas, Rosie Clarke is up there with some of the best in the business' - Bookish Jottings
'Rosie Clarke books first class author love every one of her books' - Reader Review
'Murder, fraud, sculdugery in the work place, and romance. Who could ask for more' - Reader Review
'Great characters and it was a page turner, I will recommend this book to others' - Reader Review
'Full of drama, romance and secrets ... A perfect example of its genre' - That Thing She Reads
'This is wonderful historical fiction that is so character-driven you'll wish these women lived on your street' - Reader Review
\Another great story of love and heartache' - Reader Review
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Details
- Author
- Rosie Clarke
- Narrator
- Gemma Lawrence
- Duration
- 9 hours 51 minutes
- Release Date
- 1 October 2025
- ISBN
- 9781805575009
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Generational sagas, Fiction: general and literary, Historical fiction, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Narrative theme: Social issues, Fiction: mashup
Synopsis
Don't miss the brand-new instalment in the Dressmakers' Alley series from MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Rosie Clarke, for fans of Lizzie Lane, Pam Howes and Dilly Court! ✨Catch up with the goings on on Dressmakers' Alley, where love seems to be in the air ❤️London’s East End 1926The girls of Dressmakers' Alley are busier than ever and Lady Diane’s business continues to thrive.New recruit Janice Williams is one of the new seamstresses Miss Susie hires to cope with the work but on the day of her interview, Janice is injured in a roadside accident that will change her life forever.Poor Winnie Collins’ pregnancy is beset with problems and under Doctor’s strict orders she is confined to bed rest. How will she cope when there is so much to do?Susie Collins’ and Timothy Marsh’s relationship continues to flourish. But when will Susie find time to allow Timothy to make an honest woman of her?Meanwhile business is blooming at the flower shop but Lily is concerned what her husband Jeb Jarvis and brother Joe Ross are up to. When something seems too good to be true, it usually is and none of them realise the danger it could bring.Things are looking brighter on Dressmakers' Alley, but there are always those who want to cause trouble…Missing Mulberry Lane? Read Dressmakers' Alley and you won’t be far away…Praise for Rosie Clarke:'Brilliant read. Wonderful characters that draw you into Harpers world. Thoroughly enjoyable.' - Kitty Neale'When it comes to writing sagas, Rosie Clarke is up there with some of the best in the business' - Bookish Jottings'Rosie Clarke books first class author love every one of her books' - Reader Review'Murder, fraud, sculdugery in the work place, and romance. Who could ask for more' - Reader Review'Great characters and it was a page turner, I will recommend this book to others' - Reader Review'Full of drama, romance and secrets ... A perfect example of its genre' - That Thing She Reads'This is wonderful historical fiction that is so character-driven you'll wish these women lived on your street' - Reader Review\Another great story of love and heartache' - Reader Review
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