Recommended for those interested in fashion history. The book provides a detailed background of the Paris fashion industry in 1968, while following the lives of four individuals who are chasing their dreams. The most unique feature of the book is the intricate character development and the author's attention to details. The book is likely to be loved by those interested in fashion history, or fans of character-driven stories.

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Four young fashion hopefuls arrive in Paris, 1968, determined to claw their way to the top of the ruthless world of haute couture. Monique, a seamstress destined to become so much more, watches Chanel's staff spray No 5 perfume in the street outside the famous maison de couture. Can her dreams of success and love come true in this magical place? Christopher, London born and bred, a handsome new designer, determined to make it in a world where sex-appeal and success go hand in hand—and heterosexual men are rare and prized. Samantha, an ultra-spoiled Daddy's girl who always gets her way, has the gift of selling French perfume and fashion with sex, sex and yet more sex. But can a loud, brash American ever conquer the sophisticated ladies of Paris? And hauntingly beautiful Sophie, the top model who becomes Chanel's 'Face' on a million billboards and magazine covers, yet has a terrible secret in her past that refuses to stay buried. Four young lives collide and entangle in the secretive world of French fashion as Harold Carlton weaves a spellbinding tale of passionate love, ambitious rivalry and exquisite clothes.

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