Description
Discover the captivating tale of 'The Dressmaker', a modern Australian classic that weaves themes of haute couture, love, and revenge with a cast of delightfully eccentric characters. Set in the 1950s, this remarkable novel follows Tilly Dunnage, who returns to her hometown of Dungatar to care for her mother. Once a successful couturier in Paris, Tilly is now determined to create exquisite dresses for those who once wronged her. This bestselling novel not only captures the essence of small-town life but also delves deep into the intricacies of human relationships and vengeance. Fans of contemporary fiction and Australian literature will appreciate Rosalie Ham's unique voice and her ability to blend humor with poignancy. Now adapted into a major motion picture starring Kate Winslet and Liam Hemsworth, 'The Dressmaker' promises an enchanting and unforgettable reading experience. With sleek B-format paperback, this 296-page book is ready to transport you into its engaging world, complete with its richly drawn characters and vivid storytelling. Don't miss your chance to own this literary gem, perfect for book lovers seeking a mix of fashion, drama, and comedy. Please note that shipping for this item is free, and delivery may take up to 6 weeks. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Get your copy today and experience the magic of 'The Dressmaker'!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780992334468
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2015
Publisher: Duffy & Snellgrove
Pages: 296
Description:
The bestseller from the author of the upcoming new novel The Year of the Farmer.
NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING KATE WINSLET AND LIAM HEMSWORTH
Tilly Dunnage has come home to care for her mad old mother. She left the small Victorian town of Dungatar years before, and became an accomplished couturier in Paris. Now she earns her living making exquisite frocks for the people who drove her away when she was ten. Through the long Dungatar nights, she sits at her sewing machine, planning revenge.
The Dressmaker is a modern Australian classic, much loved for its bittersweet humour. Set in the 1950s, its subjects include haute couture, love and hate, and a cast of engagingly eccentric characters.
The major motion picture also stars Judy Davis, Hugo Weaving, and extras from the author's hometown of Jerilderie.
PRAISE FOR THE DRESSMAKER
"[Rosalie Ham] is a true original. Blessed with an astringently unsentimental tone and a talent for creating memorably eccentric characters, Ham also possesses a confidently brisk and mischievous sense of plot. It's no wonder The Dressmaker, a tale of small-town couture and revenge, is being adapted for film." The Sydney Morning Herald
"It's clear we're visiting a small 1950s town not of history but as imagined by Tim Burton: the gothic, polarized world of Edward Scissorhands... Ham has real gifts as a writer of surfaces and pictures, bringing Tilly's frocks to surprising, animated life." The New York Times Book Review
"Ham's eye for the absurd, the comical, and the poignant are highly tuned. [The Dressmaker] is a f
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780992334468
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2015
Publisher: Duffy & Snellgrove
Pages: 296
Description:
The bestseller from the author of the upcoming new novel The Year of the Farmer.
NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING KATE WINSLET AND LIAM HEMSWORTH
Tilly Dunnage has come home to care for her mad old mother. She left the small Victorian town of Dungatar years before, and became an accomplished couturier in Paris. Now she earns her living making exquisite frocks for the people who drove her away when she was ten. Through the long Dungatar nights, she sits at her sewing machine, planning revenge.
The Dressmaker is a modern Australian classic, much loved for its bittersweet humour. Set in the 1950s, its subjects include haute couture, love and hate, and a cast of engagingly eccentric characters.
The major motion picture also stars Judy Davis, Hugo Weaving, and extras from the author's hometown of Jerilderie.
PRAISE FOR THE DRESSMAKER
"[Rosalie Ham] is a true original. Blessed with an astringently unsentimental tone and a talent for creating memorably eccentric characters, Ham also possesses a confidently brisk and mischievous sense of plot. It's no wonder The Dressmaker, a tale of small-town couture and revenge, is being adapted for film." The Sydney Morning Herald
"It's clear we're visiting a small 1950s town not of history but as imagined by Tim Burton: the gothic, polarized world of Edward Scissorhands... Ham has real gifts as a writer of surfaces and pictures, bringing Tilly's frocks to surprising, animated life." The New York Times Book Review
"Ham's eye for the absurd, the comical, and the poignant are highly tuned. [The Dressmaker] is a f