The Paris Gown: A Novel BY Christine Wells

The Paris Gown by Christine Wells is a captivating historical novel set in 1950s Paris, where a single Christian Dior gown weaves together the lives of three friends. Claire, Gina, and Margot, who once shared a close bond, reunite in the city of light, each seeking a fresh start.

Claire, now working toward her dream of becoming a Michelin-starred chef, finds her world changed when the wealthy and eccentric Madame Vaughn gifts her a stunning Dior gown before abruptly leaving Paris. The gown, once a distant fantasy, becomes a symbol of Claire’s success and a bridge to her past friendships.

Gina, an American with a broken heart and a tarnished family fortune, returns to Paris to rekindle her dreams of becoming a novelist. She’s faced with the dilemma of attending the United States Embassy ball to help her father’s faltering business while confronting her former fiancé, Hal Sanders. Claire’s offer to lend her the Dior gown seems like a lifeline.

At the fitting for Gina’s gown, Claire and Gina are unexpectedly reunited with Margot, who they believed had returned to Australia. Margot, now working under an alias at Dior, is initially reluctant to reconnect. As the women navigate their intertwined pasts and present challenges, the gown becomes a symbol of their enduring friendship and the transformative power of dreams.

The Paris Gown is a lush, heartwarming tale set against the glamorous backdrop of Parisian fashion and cuisine, celebrating the resilience of friendship and the pursuit of one's passions.