The dressmaker
Kate Alcott
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The dressmaker
by Kate Alcott
Published
Feb 21, 2012
Publisher
Random House Audio
Pages
9
ISBN-13
9780307970121
ISBN-10
0307970124
Description
Tess, an aspiring seamstress, is stunned at her luck when the famous designer Lady Lucile Duff Gordon hires her to be a personal maid on the Titanic's maiden voyage. When disaster strikes, Tess is one of the last people allowed on a lifeboat - her employer also survives. On dry land, savage rumours begin to circulate: did Lady Duff Gordon save herself at the expense of others? Tess's dream of becoming a skilled dressmaker is within her grasp but now she is faced with a terrible choice. Suddenly she finds herself torn between loyalty to the fiery woman who could help her realise her ambitions and the devastating truth that her mentor may not be all she seems ...
Subjects
Couture sewing techniques
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Behind The Scenes
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The dressmaker?
This edition of The dressmaker has approximately 9 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The dressmaker?
For most readers, The dressmaker typically takes between 11m and 8m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 2,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 1 day • Estimated word count: 2,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The dressmaker?
The estimated word count for The dressmaker is approximately 2,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The dressmaker?
The dressmaker was written by Kate Alcott.
When was The dressmaker published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Feb 21, 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.