The Seamstress of New Orleans: A Fascinating Novel of Southern Historical Fiction by McPhail, Diane C.
The Seamstress of New Orleans: A Fascinating Novel of Southern Historical Fiction by McPhail, Diane C.

The Seamstress of New Orleans: A Fascinating Novel of Southern Historical Fiction

Set against the backdrop of the first all-female Mardi Gras krewe at the turn-of-the-century, the acclaimed author's...
$26.16 AUD
$26.16 AUD
Please hurry! Only 693 left in stock
Author: Diane C. McPhail
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Subtotal: $26.16

Free Shipping (Orders $60 USD or More)

The Seamstress of New Orleans: A Fascinating Novel of Southern Historical Fiction by McPhail, Diane C.

The Seamstress of New Orleans: A Fascinating Novel of Southern Historical Fiction

$26.16
The Seamstress of New Orleans: A Fascinating Novel of Southern Historical Fiction by McPhail, Diane C.

The Seamstress of New Orleans: A Fascinating Novel of Southern Historical Fiction

$26.16
Author: Diane C. McPhail
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description
Set against the backdrop of the first all-female Mardi Gras krewe at the turn-of-the-century, the acclaimed author's mesmerizing historical novel tells of two strangers separated by background but bound by an unexpected secret--and of the strength and courage women draw from and inspire in each other.

"An undercurrent of New Orleans's dark side propels the story, heightening the tension and supplying McPhail with a wealth of evocative details." --Publishers Weekly

1900: Though the dawn of a new century promises social progress, there are few options for women like Alice Butterworth, pregnant and abandoned by her husband. In desperation, Alice leaves Chicago's bitter cold and travels to New Orleans, where she offers sewing lessons at an orphanage.

Young widow Constance Halstead has thrown herself into charity work since her husband's death. Seeing Alice's skill, she offers lodging in exchange for help creating a gown for the Leap Year ball of Les Mysterieuses, the first all-female krewe of Mardi Gras. Leap Years offer women a rare opportunity--to turn the tables on men, upending convention. As the breathtaking gown takes shape piece by piece, it becomes a symbol of empowerment for them both.

But overshadowing all is the Black Hand--the vicious New Orleans gang to whom Constance's husband was deep in debt. His death hasn't satisfied them. And as Mardi Gras draws near, a secret emerges that will cement the bond between Alice and Constance, even as it threatens the new lives each is building . . .

Author: Diane C. McPhail
Publisher: John Scognamiglio Book
Published: 06/27/2023
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.50w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781496738165

About the Author
Diane C. McPhail is an artist, minister, and acclaimed author of The Abolitionist's Daughter and The Seamstress of New Orleans. A graduate of Ole Miss, Duke Writers, University of Iowa Distance, and the Yale Writers' Conference, she is a member of NC Writers Network and the Historical Novel Society. She lives in Highlands, North Carolina with her husband and dog. For more information, please visit Diane online at DianeMcPhailAuthor.com.
Shipping & Return

Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

Shipping

We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.

Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.

Review

Related Products

Example product title
$26.16 AUD
$26.16 AUD
Example product title
$26.16 AUD
$26.16 AUD
Example product title
$26.16 AUD
$26.16 AUD
Example product title
$26.16 AUD
$26.16 AUD
Example product title
$26.16 AUD
$26.16 AUD
Example product title
$26.16 AUD
$26.16 AUD
Example product title
$26.16 AUD
$26.16 AUD
Example product title
$26.16 AUD
$26.16 AUD
Example product title
$26.16 AUD
$26.16 AUD
Example product title
$26.16 AUD
$26.16 AUD

Recently Viewed Products