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The Designer
The Designer | Marius Gabriel
9 posts | 10 read | 17 to read
In 1944, newly married Copper Reilly arrives in Paris soon after the liberation. While the city celebrates its freedom, she's stuck in the prison of an unhappy marriage. When her husband commits one betrayal too many, Copper demands a separation. Alone in Paris, she finds an unlikely new friend: an obscure, middle-aged designer from the back rooms of a decaying fashion house whose timid nature and reluctance for fame clash with the bold brilliance of his designs. His name is Christian Dior. Realising his genius, Copper urges Dior to strike out on his own, helping to pull him away from his insecurities and towards stardom. With just a camera and a typewriter, she takes her own advice and ventures into the wild and colourful world of fashion journalism. Soon Copper finds herself torn between two very different suitors, questioning who she is and what she truly wants. As the city rebuilds and opulence returns, can Copper make a new, love-filled life for herself?
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Danay
The Designer | Marius Gabriel
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I didn‘t finish it. Somehow I missed in the book description that this was a trashy romance novel. I got to chapter 10, living in hopes that I‘d not wasted my money. But then I realized the theme of this book wasn‘t history or fashion. It was sex and bad decisions. And it wasn‘t gonna get any better. It was ...well...icky in my opinion. Now, that being said ...if you are looking for a trashy romance novel that is pretty well written, this is it!

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jenniferw88
The Designer | Marius Gabriel
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Christian Dior features in this historical romance. #dress #reallyrandomfebruary @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620

OriginalCyn620 👍🏻📚👗 4y
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rustoryhuf
The Designer | Marius Gabriel
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A nice read with historical characters sprinkled throughout. The authors notes at the end were a nice touch.

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jenniferw88
The Designer | Marius Gabriel
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emilyhaldi ❤️👠 6y
Reviewsbylola Sounds like a good one! 6y
Mdargusch Good one! 👍🏼 6y
Meredith3 👍🏻👌🏻 6y
Cinfhen Ooooh!!! #stacked 6y
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Reecaspieces
The Designer | Marius Gabriel
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Ginger and I are about to get our walk on! This book is pretty dang good! Have a great Sunday!!

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Jess7
The Designer | Marius Gabriel
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“In Paris during the closing days of World War II, American journalist Copper Reilly befriends a timid, unknown designer from the back rooms of a decaying fashion house. His name? Christian #Dior.” This is a fictional tale woven with real events of the period and meticulous research about the rise of #TheDesigner. #TBR - #Fashion 👗- #ReadingResolutions #KindleDeals #BookSale #Ebook $1.99 #Amazon

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RedPenGal
The Designer | Marius Gabriel
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“The Designer” is not quite about Christian Dior, nor post-occupation Paris. Rather, it is about aspiring journalist Copper Reilly, and how uniquely important haute couture was to France as it struggled to pull itself back together.

Overall, I loved this story. It‘s well written, funny in all the right places, and if you have any interest in couture or Dior, I‘d strongly recommend it.

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RedPenGal
The Designer | Marius Gabriel

‘It‘s perfectly possible to love Paris while detesting the French‘

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Jennivardier
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This was a beautiful read. Even if you think you aren't interested in fashion at all, if you enjoy historical fiction, beautiful descriptions, and charming characters, you should give this a try.

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