The designer

About this book

In 1940s Paris, she finds a genius, new love - and her self. 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? -- back cover. 1944, Paris. When Copper Reilly's husband commits one betrayal too many, she demands a separation, and finds an unlikely new friend: an obscure, middle-aged designer from the back rooms of a decaying fashion house. Christian Dior's timid nature and reluctance for fame clash with the bold brilliance of his designs. Copper urges Dior to strike out on his own, helping to pull him away from his insecurities and towards stardom. Taking her own advice, Copper ventures into the world of fashion journalism. Torn between two very different suitors, questioning who she is and what she truly wants, can Copper make a new, love-filled life for herself?