Dressmakers Alley Books
The start of a series from bestselling saga author Rosie Clarke. Welcome to Dressmakers' Alley, a twisted place filled with dark and deadly secrets... London’s East End 1923 In the heart of Dressmakers' Alley, Madame Pauline’s sweatshop is rumoured to be a particularly unpleasant place to work. Filled with seamstresses paid a pittance who turn a blind eye to what darker activities are hidden behind locked doors. Young Winnie Brown is keen to prove her value to the Women Movement and secures a job as a seamstress to investigate the whispers of some unsavoury goings on. Her concerns are soon justified when she hears a desperate cry for help. Meanwhile, happily married, Lady Diane Cooper is the darling of London’s high-society. Beautiful and talented, she seemingly has it all. But the strict constraints society assigns her leaves her frustrated, she craves more freedom. With the help of her devoted dresser Susie can she realise her dream? What is the connection between Lady Diane's world and the poor exploited young women of Dressmakers' Alley? Can the two worlds come together for the good of all? Missing Mulberry Lane? Read Dressmakers' Alley and you won’t be far away… Praise for Rosie Clarke: 'Brilliant read. Wonderful characters that draw you into Harpers world. Thoroughly enjoyable.' - Kitty Neale 'Rosie Clarke books first class author love every one of her books' - Reader Review 'Murder, fraud, sculdugery in the work place, and romance. Who could ask for more' - Reader Review 'Great characters and it was a page turner, I will recommend this book to others' - Reader Review 'When it comes to writing sagas, Rosie Clarke is up there with some of the best in the business' - Bookish Jottings 'Full of drama, romance and secrets ... A perfect example of its genre' - That Thing She Reads 'This is wonderful historical fiction that is so character-driven you'll wish these women lived on your street' - Reader Review 'Absolutely loved this latest instalment and revisiting the ladies of the Lane. Another great story of love and heartache' - Reader Review
The next explosive instalment in the Dressmakers' Alley series from bestseller Rosie Clarke Welcome back to Dressmakers' Alley, where danger lurks on every corner... London’s East End 1924 The girls of Dressmakers' Alley are happy in their new jobs. Business is thriving and yet a new shadow looms. Women are being attacked and robbed whilst several businesses have been burgled. Are these two circumstances linked or is this just a coincidence? As the attacks escalate, and the police seem unmoved to intervene, the men of Dressmakers' Alley decide to take the law into their own hands and patrol the streets to keep them and their women safe. But when the man suspected of the attacks is found brutally murdered the eyes of suspicion fall on the group and Sam Collins is charged with murder. He seemingly has a motive, no alibi and is the owner of the murder weapon. The Police are convinced they have their man but fiancé Winnie is determined to prove him innocent. When the mystery comes to a head, a dark and surprising secret is revealed. The selfless action of a father prevents a miscarriage of justice - but at what cost? If you are still missing Mulberry Lane? Read Dressmakers' Alley and you won’t be far away… Praise for Rosie Clarke: 'Brilliant read. Wonderful characters that draw you into Harpers world. Thoroughly enjoyable.' - Kitty Neale 'When it comes to writing sagas, Rosie Clarke is up there with some of the best in the business' - Bookish Jottin gs 'Rosie Clarke books first class author love every one of her books' - Reader Review 'Murder, fraud, sculdugery in the work place, and romance. Who could ask for more' - Reader Review 'Great characters and it was a page turner, I will recommend this book to others' - Reader Review 'Full of drama, romance and secrets ... A perfect example of its genre' - That Thing She Reads 'This is wonderful historical fiction that is so character-driven you'll wish these women lived on your street' - Reader Review \Another great story of love and heartache' - Reader Review