Mademoiselle Chanel, A Novel, De C. W. Gortner. Editorial Harpercollins, Tapa Blanda En Inglés, 2023

Descripción

MADEMOISELLE CHANEL, A NOVEL
C. W. Gortner

Editorial: Harper Collins
Páginas: 416
Idioma: Inglés
ISBN: 9780062403469
Clasificación: Ficción Y Literatura - Novelas - General

Reseña del libro:
For readers of The Paris Wife and Z, this vivid novel full of drama, passion, tragedy, and beauty imaginatively portrays the life of iconic fashion designer Coco Chanel—the ambitious, gifted laundrywoman’s daughter who transformed fashion, built an international enterprise, and became one of the most influential and contentious figures of the twentieth century. Born into rural indigence, Gabrielle Chanel and her siblings are sent to an orphanage after their mother’s death. The sisters nurture Gabrielle’s exceptional sewing skills, a talent that will propel the determined young woman into a life far removed from the drudgery of her childhood. Transforming herself into Coco—a seamstress and sometime torch singer—the petite brunette is ablaze with ambition, an intensity that attracts a wealthy gentleman who will become the love of her life. She delves into his world of affluence and luxury, discovering a freedom that ignites her creativity. But it is only when her companion takes her to Paris that Coco discovers her destiny. Rejecting the frilly, corseted silhouette of the past, her sleek, minimalist styles mirror the youthful ease and confidence of the 1920s modern woman. As Coco’s reputation grows, her couture business flourishes, elevating her into elite society circles and bohemian salons. Yet, her acclaim and prosperity cannot shield her from sorrow as the years pass. And when Paris succumbs to the Nazis, Coco is confronted with decisions that will reverberate through her life. An enthralling narrative of an extraordinary woman who crafted the life she envisioned, Mademoiselle Chanel delves into the inner world of a woman of staggering ambition whose strength, passion, and artistic vision would become her hallmark.