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Loyalty and Lies on Dressmakers' Alley
- Author
- Rosie Clarke
- Narrator
- Gemma Lawrence
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 1 October 2026
- Run Time
- 8 hours 52 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
Times are changing. Is there a glimmer of hope on the horizon for the women of Dressmaker Alley?
London’s East End 1927
Yvonne White is content as head seamstress at Miss Susie, raising her beloved son alone and determined to keep the past behind her. So when John’s father suddenly reappears after years of silence, demanding a place in his son’s life, Yvonne’s hard-won peace is shattered.
Polly Blake spends her days exhausted by endless work and family responsibilities, caring for her invalid father and three younger brothers while her carefree twin, Patsy, falls in with dangerous company. Polly longs for happiness of her own, but trouble is never far away.
Meanwhile, Lady Diane’s dazzling fashion designs have made Miss Susie the toast of London. Yet as she accompanies the ailing Lord Henry to Italy, jealousy and uncertainty threaten everything she holds dear.
With fear spreading through London’s East End as a killer stalks the shadows, the women of Dressmaker’s Alley must face secrets, heartbreak, and unexpected surprises before their lives change forever.
Things are looking brighter on Dressmaker’s Alley, but there are always those who want to cause trouble…
Praise for Rosie Clarke:
' Brilliant read. Wonderful characters that draw you into Harpers world. Thoroughly enjoyable' - Kitty Neale
'Brilliant series. Another great read in the Harper series. Rosie Clarke makes all her characters seem so real,new ones are added which makes for good and exciting storylines,such good writing makes it so hard to put down so the ending comes far too fast..' - Reader Review
'Top-notch saga writing. A superb saga from a talented storyteller. Another immersive, captivating and compelling read from Rosie Clarke readers will struggle to put down' - Reader Review
'Love these books there is eight in the series and I have enjoyed reading each one' - Reader Review
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Details
- Author
- Rosie Clarke
- Narrator
- Gemma Lawrence
- Duration
- 8 hours 52 minutes
- Release Date
- 1 October 2026
- ISBN
- 9781805575306
- 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 next book in MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Rosie Clarke’s Dressmakers' Alley seriesTimes are changing. Is there a glimmer of hope on the horizon for the women of Dressmaker Alley?London’s East End 1927Yvonne White is content as head seamstress at Miss Susie, raising her beloved son alone and determined to keep the past behind her. So when John’s father suddenly reappears after years of silence, demanding a place in his son’s life, Yvonne’s hard-won peace is shattered.Polly Blake spends her days exhausted by endless work and family responsibilities, caring for her invalid father and three younger brothers while her carefree twin, Patsy, falls in with dangerous company. Polly longs for happiness of her own, but trouble is never far away.Meanwhile, Lady Diane’s dazzling fashion designs have made Miss Susie the toast of London. Yet as she accompanies the ailing Lord Henry to Italy, jealousy and uncertainty threaten everything she holds dear.With fear spreading through London’s East End as a killer stalks the shadows, the women of Dressmaker’s Alley must face secrets, heartbreak, and unexpected surprises before their lives change forever.Things are looking brighter on Dressmaker’s Alley, but there are always those who want to cause trouble…Praise for Rosie Clarke:' Brilliant read. Wonderful characters that draw you into Harpers world. Thoroughly enjoyable' - Kitty Neale'Brilliant series. Another great read in the Harper series. Rosie Clarke makes all her characters seem so real,new ones are added which makes for good and exciting storylines,such good writing makes it so hard to put down so the ending comes far too fast..' - Reader Review'Top-notch saga writing. A superb saga from a talented storyteller. Another immersive, captivating and compelling read from Rosie Clarke readers will struggle to put down' - Reader Review'Love these books there is eight in the series and I have enjoyed reading each one' - Reader Review
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