The Dressmaker's Secret
The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy #1
by Kellyn Roth
214 pages // published in 2019 // Christian historical fiction
BOOK DESCRIPTION
If they knew who she was, they’d never accept what she’s become.
Claire will stop at nothing to provide for her daughters. An unwed mother, she does everything possible to raise them whilst avoiding her scandalous past. Some secrets are best kept, even between mother and daughter.
Alice longs for a father, especially if that means her mother will be happy. She takes matters into her own hands—but she never expected what she finds.
Despite her efforts to shelter her daughters, Claire’s ghosts rise up to haunt her, and any semblance of control over her life vanishes. If her secrets are uncovered, what will become of her family?
If they knew who she was, they’d never accept what she’s become.
Claire will stop at nothing to provide for her daughters. An unwed mother, she does everything possible to raise them whilst avoiding her scandalous past. Some secrets are best kept, even between mother and daughter.
Alice longs for a father, especially if that means her mother will be happy. She takes matters into her own hands—but she never expected what she finds.
Despite her efforts to shelter her daughters, Claire’s ghosts rise up to haunt her, and any semblance of control over her life vanishes. If her secrets are uncovered, what will become of her family?
May I just say, what a beautiful cover this book has! I simply adore what a perfect picture it has on the front.
Claire is a single mother of two girls, living in the late 1800s. Her life is riddled with deceit and hidden secrets that she can't unleash on the gossiping London streets, or else her family would face utter ruin. The story also focuses in on how Claire is lacking in her trust in God. Her tiny bit of faith will be tested, but with testing comes new strength.
This story is also about Alice, one of Claire's daughters. Alice is kept quite busy wondering about who her father is. Her frequent questions as to her mysterious heritage sometimes give way to awkward moments.
Recommended for: Adults
Suitable for: 14 and up
While there is a lot of adult drama, and the conversations frequently skirt around mature topics, it's always written tactfully and kept clean.
Each character is sketched out well. I can practically hear their accents and voices as I read.
That last third of the book became really interesting. There's a reveal at the end that I never saw coming!
Favorite quote:
"Everything’s going to be all right, because God writes the pages of our book."
On Sunday, I'll be sharing my review of Ivy Introspective, the sequel to The Dressmaker's Secret. Don't miss it!
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