{"product_id":"book-nstx","title":"Rebel of Seventh Avenue, The","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFashion, I came to realise, wasn't just about beautiful dresses. It was about self-respect, freedom of expression and power.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1910, Edinburgh.\u003c\/b\u003e Young seamstress Maisie McIntyre's world shatters with her mother's death. Desperate to escape the grinding poverty that has defined her life so far, Maisie makes a daring choice: she steals a bolt of peacock-blue silk, a stash of money and sails for \u003cb\u003eNew York City.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith nothing but raw talent and fierce determination, Maisie's gift for dressmaking opens doors she never imagined. As she builds her couture empire, designing bold, modern fashions for Manhattan's elite, Maisie falls for Joseph Jackson, a talented Black architect with dreams as ambitious as her own. But in a world steeped in prejudice, she finds herself facing an impossible choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVividly recreating the glamour and grit of early 20th century New York – from the devastating Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire to the emerging women's rights movement – comes a sweeping tale of ambition, love and a woman determined to fashion not just beautiful clothes but her own place in a man’s world. Fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAn American Beauty\u003c\/i\u003e and novels by Marie Benedict will be spellbound by \u003ci\u003eThe Rebel of Seventh Avenue.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Herbalist's Secret\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eTruly incredible\u003c\/b\u003e…\u003cb\u003eI couldn’t put it down and read it in a single day\u003c\/b\u003e… \u003cb\u003einspiring, heartbreaking, and unforgettable\u003c\/b\u003e… a book I recommend again and again.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eWow where to begin\u003c\/b\u003e… \u003cb\u003ethis author reeled me in from the first page and I devoured it at speed\u003c\/b\u003e… There is so much to laud about this book, the style of writing, the characterisation, the plot ... and there is even a recipe for ginger cake! What is not to love!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eHeartwarming and heartbreaking\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Herbalist's Secret\u003c\/i\u003e will remain with me for a long time.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eI devoured this book in a day\u003c\/b\u003e… wonderful.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eWhat a beautifully well written absorbing read\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eThis book got me hooked from the beginning\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eAt the end of each chapter I was left on a cliffhanger\u003c\/b\u003e… it’s a wonderful, put everything down and keep reading sort of book.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eAn enchanting read \u003c\/b\u003ethat took me from the very first chapter on a journey that \u003cb\u003ewill stay with me for a long time\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eI was hooked from the first page, beautiful\u003c\/b\u003e.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A riveting debut, an original premise, an enigmatic heroine, and a compelling Highland setting, \u003ci\u003eThe Herbalist’s Secret\u003c\/i\u003e is a book \u003cb\u003eyou will not want to put down\u003c\/b\u003e… \u003cb\u003eheartwarming and enchanting\u003c\/b\u003e.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dreamscape","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49877257847088,"sku":"BDnstx","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/741193-nstx-Square.jpg?v=1749337160","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-nstx","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}