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Better Days on Dressmakers' Alley
Pre-Order the next instalment in the Dressmakers' Alley series from bestseller Rosie Clarke Catch up with the goings on on Dressmakers' Alley, where love seems to be in the air.
London’s East End 1926
The girls of Dressmaker’s Alley are busier than ever and Lady Diane’s business continues to thrive.
New recruit Janice Williams is one of the new seamstresses Miss Susie hires to cope with the work but on the day of her interview, Janice is injured in a roadside accident that will change her life forever.
Poor Winnie Collins’ pregnancy is beset with problems and under Doctor’s strict orders she is confined to bed rest. How will she cope when there is so much to do?
Susie Collins’ and Timothy Marsh’s relationship continues to flourish. But when will Susie find time to allow Timothy to make an honest woman of her?
Meanwhile business is blooming at the flower shop but Lily is concerned what her husband Jeb Jarvis and brother Joe Ross are up to. When something seems too good to be true, it usually is and none of them realise the danger it could bring.
Things are looking brighter on Dressmaker’s Alley, but there are always those who want to cause trouble…
Missing Mulberry Lane? Read Dressmakers Alley and you won’t be far away…
Praise for Rosie
'Brilliant read. Wonderful characters that draw you into Harpers world. Thoroughly enjoyable.' - Kitty Neale
'When it comes to writing sagas, Rosie Clarke is up there with some of the best in the business' - Bookish Jottings
'Rosie Clarke books first class author love every one of her books' - Reader Review
'Murder, fraud, sculdugery in the work place, and romance. Who could ask for more' - Reader Review
'Great characters and it was a page turner, I will recommend this book to others' - Reader Review
'Full of drama, romance and secrets ... A perfect example of its genre' - That Thing She Reads
'This is wonderful historical fiction that is so character-driven you'll wish these women lived on your street' - Reader Review
Another great story of love and heartache' - Reader Review
London’s East End 1926
The girls of Dressmaker’s Alley are busier than ever and Lady Diane’s business continues to thrive.
New recruit Janice Williams is one of the new seamstresses Miss Susie hires to cope with the work but on the day of her interview, Janice is injured in a roadside accident that will change her life forever.
Poor Winnie Collins’ pregnancy is beset with problems and under Doctor’s strict orders she is confined to bed rest. How will she cope when there is so much to do?
Susie Collins’ and Timothy Marsh’s relationship continues to flourish. But when will Susie find time to allow Timothy to make an honest woman of her?
Meanwhile business is blooming at the flower shop but Lily is concerned what her husband Jeb Jarvis and brother Joe Ross are up to. When something seems too good to be true, it usually is and none of them realise the danger it could bring.
Things are looking brighter on Dressmaker’s Alley, but there are always those who want to cause trouble…
Missing Mulberry Lane? Read Dressmakers Alley and you won’t be far away…
Praise for Rosie
'Brilliant read. Wonderful characters that draw you into Harpers world. Thoroughly enjoyable.' - Kitty Neale
'When it comes to writing sagas, Rosie Clarke is up there with some of the best in the business' - Bookish Jottings
'Rosie Clarke books first class author love every one of her books' - Reader Review
'Murder, fraud, sculdugery in the work place, and romance. Who could ask for more' - Reader Review
'Great characters and it was a page turner, I will recommend this book to others' - Reader Review
'Full of drama, romance and secrets ... A perfect example of its genre' - That Thing She Reads
'This is wonderful historical fiction that is so character-driven you'll wish these women lived on your street' - Reader Review
Another great story of love and heartache' - Reader Review
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Published October 1, 2025
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September 29, 2025
3.5 Stars
Better Days on Dressmaker's Alley takes place on London's East End in 1926 and is the third installment in the Dressmaker's Alley series. The story features the seamstresses that work for Lady Diane and her thriving dressmaking business, catering to women who want fashionable dresses at reasonable prices. In this story, Janice joins the team of seamstresses, and we also follow the lives of the other women.
This story is page-turning and engaging, but I jumped into it not knowing that it was part of a series. I was introduced to several characters and situations that I feel like I should have known about. I sensed that there were back stories, and I definitely felt that reading the series in order would provide the best reading experience. That being said, it does read OK as a stand-alone.
In this tight-knit and supportive community, the characters are memorable as they face a variety of challenges. The theme I enjoyed the most was women supporting women (in business and in their personal lives). I liked the owner's idea of making fashionable and beautiful dresses that were affordable. Seamstresses and fans of fashion and women in business might enjoy this story.
If you're looking for a series that features ambitious and competent women and dress-making, you might enjoy this series. I’m not sure about the cover which features a man rather than the women.
Thanks #NetGalley @BoldwoodBooks for my eARC of #BetterDaysOnDressmakersAlley upon my request. All opinions are my own.
For more reviews visit my blog www.readingladies.com.
Better Days on Dressmaker's Alley takes place on London's East End in 1926 and is the third installment in the Dressmaker's Alley series. The story features the seamstresses that work for Lady Diane and her thriving dressmaking business, catering to women who want fashionable dresses at reasonable prices. In this story, Janice joins the team of seamstresses, and we also follow the lives of the other women.
This story is page-turning and engaging, but I jumped into it not knowing that it was part of a series. I was introduced to several characters and situations that I feel like I should have known about. I sensed that there were back stories, and I definitely felt that reading the series in order would provide the best reading experience. That being said, it does read OK as a stand-alone.
In this tight-knit and supportive community, the characters are memorable as they face a variety of challenges. The theme I enjoyed the most was women supporting women (in business and in their personal lives). I liked the owner's idea of making fashionable and beautiful dresses that were affordable. Seamstresses and fans of fashion and women in business might enjoy this story.
If you're looking for a series that features ambitious and competent women and dress-making, you might enjoy this series. I’m not sure about the cover which features a man rather than the women.
Thanks #NetGalley @BoldwoodBooks for my eARC of #BetterDaysOnDressmakersAlley upon my request. All opinions are my own.
For more reviews visit my blog www.readingladies.com.
September 30, 2025
Many thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for an advance copy of this novel.
This is another of Rosie Vlarke’s trademark historical sagas, an addition to her 1920s Dressmakers’ Alley series. As usual, she fills in enough context from the preceding installments to make this volume easy enough to read on its own.
A short, sweet story like its predecessors, with fully sketched characters and a rich historical setting, the book is lightly plotted. Misunderstandings and obstacles melt away quickly. Seemingly impossible odds are fast overcome. But that’s as it should be—these are stories meant to draw readers into a historical moment that is actually conflict-ridden, and show how characters use integrity and ingenuity to rise above the difficult times.
Held over from the previous book, we have young lawyer Tim, who wants to marry ambitious young dressmaker Susie. Having started as a seamstress for Lady Diane Cooper, Susie’s talents and work ethic have moved her up on the social scale. She is not only Lady Diane’s faithful company director, with her own Miss Susie line for office workers, she is also one of her closest friends. In a decided twist for women of her time, she has a wealthy lover (her term, with the intimacy it implies) who wants to marry her. He promises to respect her desire to keep working, but he wants children. She is wary of what that will mean for her independence, and worried that, in her late 30s, she might be past childbearing age. Interestingly, what would likely have been the main obstacle for a lower-class woman, Tim’s upper-class background and lineage, is not. He will inherit his uncle’s position and estate, and so needs his uncle!s approval, which his uncle is happy to give. He likes Susie and admires her ambition. But all kinds of obstacles crop up even when it appears all set, including a murder.
There is a parallel story in the relationship of Sir Matthew and young seamstress Janice. Matt, as he prefers to be called, is Lady Diane’s stepson. Although very close in age because his father, Lord Henry, had been widowed a long time before falling for the much younger beauty Diane, they dote on each other. Like his father, Matt is besotted with the spoiled product of the second marriage, little Marie. Lady Diane, who has hired Janice to sew for her shop despite her lack of work experience, very much encourages a relationship that even Janice feels is ‘above her’ and consequently inappropriate.
Tucked in between these intertwined stories is that of Susie’s brother Sam, married to the company receptionist Winnie, who is having a difficult first pregnancy. And then there is Joe, Sam’s work partner, who delivers coal and dreams of marrying as soon as he can put a decent down payment on a house.
What I most appreciate about Rosie Clarke’s stories is her attention to historical research, which she then weaves into the characters’ lives. She is especially good at showing what life must have been like for the working class and the poor, especially for women and immigrants. The coal miners’ strike is in the background, and we see how the colliers’ call for a sympathy strike receives support from most workers. But it can’t become a full fledged general strike because they need to support themselves and their families. They can’t afford it.
If the saga-nature of the story leads to some repetition of background that occasionally slows things down, this is ultimately another of Boldwood’s historical romances that will appeal to readers new and returning.
This is another of Rosie Vlarke’s trademark historical sagas, an addition to her 1920s Dressmakers’ Alley series. As usual, she fills in enough context from the preceding installments to make this volume easy enough to read on its own.
A short, sweet story like its predecessors, with fully sketched characters and a rich historical setting, the book is lightly plotted. Misunderstandings and obstacles melt away quickly. Seemingly impossible odds are fast overcome. But that’s as it should be—these are stories meant to draw readers into a historical moment that is actually conflict-ridden, and show how characters use integrity and ingenuity to rise above the difficult times.
Held over from the previous book, we have young lawyer Tim, who wants to marry ambitious young dressmaker Susie. Having started as a seamstress for Lady Diane Cooper, Susie’s talents and work ethic have moved her up on the social scale. She is not only Lady Diane’s faithful company director, with her own Miss Susie line for office workers, she is also one of her closest friends. In a decided twist for women of her time, she has a wealthy lover (her term, with the intimacy it implies) who wants to marry her. He promises to respect her desire to keep working, but he wants children. She is wary of what that will mean for her independence, and worried that, in her late 30s, she might be past childbearing age. Interestingly, what would likely have been the main obstacle for a lower-class woman, Tim’s upper-class background and lineage, is not. He will inherit his uncle’s position and estate, and so needs his uncle!s approval, which his uncle is happy to give. He likes Susie and admires her ambition. But all kinds of obstacles crop up even when it appears all set, including a murder.
There is a parallel story in the relationship of Sir Matthew and young seamstress Janice. Matt, as he prefers to be called, is Lady Diane’s stepson. Although very close in age because his father, Lord Henry, had been widowed a long time before falling for the much younger beauty Diane, they dote on each other. Like his father, Matt is besotted with the spoiled product of the second marriage, little Marie. Lady Diane, who has hired Janice to sew for her shop despite her lack of work experience, very much encourages a relationship that even Janice feels is ‘above her’ and consequently inappropriate.
Tucked in between these intertwined stories is that of Susie’s brother Sam, married to the company receptionist Winnie, who is having a difficult first pregnancy. And then there is Joe, Sam’s work partner, who delivers coal and dreams of marrying as soon as he can put a decent down payment on a house.
What I most appreciate about Rosie Clarke’s stories is her attention to historical research, which she then weaves into the characters’ lives. She is especially good at showing what life must have been like for the working class and the poor, especially for women and immigrants. The coal miners’ strike is in the background, and we see how the colliers’ call for a sympathy strike receives support from most workers. But it can’t become a full fledged general strike because they need to support themselves and their families. They can’t afford it.
If the saga-nature of the story leads to some repetition of background that occasionally slows things down, this is ultimately another of Boldwood’s historical romances that will appeal to readers new and returning.
September 28, 2025
Another fabulous instalment in the lives of those on Dressmakers Alley.
Although it’s perfectly possible to read this as a stand-alone book one gets the dynamics and lives of the characters much better if you read the whole series. I recommend you do.
This is well written and well researched and highlights the differences that are appearing in the lives of women especially between the World Wars. It also deals with the 1926 General Strike.
This centres around the workshop of Lady Diana and Susie - who used to be her maid. The relationship between Susie and her beau Timothy is further explored - and the need Susie has to continue working if she marries Tim and should go onto have children.
We also meet a new character Janice - who literally falls for Diane’s stepson Matthew. The difference in social class and the terrible life Janice and especially her mother have led was well described.
It also deals with how the East End of London had its underworld and how violent life could be even for ordinary people. We also find out how the aristocracy can deal with ne’er do wells and ensure that they don’t bother their families again.
I know there is another in the series to come - not a spoiler it says so at the end of the book - and I am looking forward to it and seeing how the story and characters are able to develop.
Although it’s perfectly possible to read this as a stand-alone book one gets the dynamics and lives of the characters much better if you read the whole series. I recommend you do.
This is well written and well researched and highlights the differences that are appearing in the lives of women especially between the World Wars. It also deals with the 1926 General Strike.
This centres around the workshop of Lady Diana and Susie - who used to be her maid. The relationship between Susie and her beau Timothy is further explored - and the need Susie has to continue working if she marries Tim and should go onto have children.
We also meet a new character Janice - who literally falls for Diane’s stepson Matthew. The difference in social class and the terrible life Janice and especially her mother have led was well described.
It also deals with how the East End of London had its underworld and how violent life could be even for ordinary people. We also find out how the aristocracy can deal with ne’er do wells and ensure that they don’t bother their families again.
I know there is another in the series to come - not a spoiler it says so at the end of the book - and I am looking forward to it and seeing how the story and characters are able to develop.
September 24, 2025
London's East End 1926: The girls on Dressmakers Alley are busier than ever and Lady Diane's business continues to thrive. New recruit Janice Williams is one of the new seamstresses Miss Susie hires to cope with the work but on the day of her interview, Janice is injured in a roadside accident that will change her life forever.
Poor Winnie Collins' pregnancy is beset with problems and under Doctors strict orders she is confined to bed rest. How will she cope when there is so much to do.
Susie Collins and Timothy Marsh's relationship continues to flourish. But when will Susie find time to let Timothy make an honest woman of her? Meanwhile business is blooming at the flower shop but Lily is concerned about what her husband Jeb Jarvis and brother Jake Ross are up to.
This is another emotional read. The characters are well-portrayed and I liked all the women characters in this well-written book. I was quickly pulled into this story. We learn of some of the struggles people had in London's East End in 1926.
Published 1st October 2025
I would like to thank #NetGalley #BoldwoodBooks and the author #RosieClarke for my ARC of #BetterDaysOnDressmakersAlley in exchange for an honest review.
Poor Winnie Collins' pregnancy is beset with problems and under Doctors strict orders she is confined to bed rest. How will she cope when there is so much to do.
Susie Collins and Timothy Marsh's relationship continues to flourish. But when will Susie find time to let Timothy make an honest woman of her? Meanwhile business is blooming at the flower shop but Lily is concerned about what her husband Jeb Jarvis and brother Jake Ross are up to.
This is another emotional read. The characters are well-portrayed and I liked all the women characters in this well-written book. I was quickly pulled into this story. We learn of some of the struggles people had in London's East End in 1926.
Published 1st October 2025
I would like to thank #NetGalley #BoldwoodBooks and the author #RosieClarke for my ARC of #BetterDaysOnDressmakersAlley in exchange for an honest review.
October 3, 2025
This book was packed with drama, excitement and romance. All of the characters are linked one way or another through the Dressmakers.
I enjoyed reading as couples' relationships flourished, with talk of weddings and babies.
The drama that some of the characters dealt with had me on the proverbial edge of my seat, and I couldn't read quickly enough to find out what happened next.
This book struck the perfect balance between light and dark moments, and it was never predictable, which I thoroughly enjoyed.
Revolving around a dressmaking shop, some of the story centred on fashion. I loved reading about the way the garments are designed, put together and distributed. Between learning new things and getting an update on all my favourite characters, this book ticked all the boxes. I enjoyed every minute of it and am happy to recommend it and the entire series.
I enjoyed reading as couples' relationships flourished, with talk of weddings and babies.
The drama that some of the characters dealt with had me on the proverbial edge of my seat, and I couldn't read quickly enough to find out what happened next.
This book struck the perfect balance between light and dark moments, and it was never predictable, which I thoroughly enjoyed.
Revolving around a dressmaking shop, some of the story centred on fashion. I loved reading about the way the garments are designed, put together and distributed. Between learning new things and getting an update on all my favourite characters, this book ticked all the boxes. I enjoyed every minute of it and am happy to recommend it and the entire series.
September 27, 2025
Dressmakers alley sounds an interesting place to work. Pretty eventful at times too. Susie is a great character and looks after her employees as though they are family. The right knit community is definitely a construct of the past and isn't something we see a lot of nowadays. It's nice to disappear into this and see Susie and the other characters go about their days building relationships and workforces.
Women were expected to be homemakers at this time but you can see the shift coming as some of the women in this take in more senior roles and with plenty of ambition to grow more. Lady Diana seems quite humble despite her place and this shows a shift in class expectations to.
Quite heartwarming but with a bit of action too. Great community spirit with plenty of nostalgia 😁
Women were expected to be homemakers at this time but you can see the shift coming as some of the women in this take in more senior roles and with plenty of ambition to grow more. Lady Diana seems quite humble despite her place and this shows a shift in class expectations to.
Quite heartwarming but with a bit of action too. Great community spirit with plenty of nostalgia 😁
December 22, 2025
A good book.
In this the third book of this series, a girl Janice is asked to return, her stitching wasn't the best but Yvonne thought she could be useful and learn. However when an accident occurs on the way to the interview, it seems as if luck or fate has happened. It changes Janice's life for good.
Sally and her lover Tim are thinking of getting married sometime in the future, but right now they're focusing on business.
Jeb and Joe seem to strike gold in the house clearing business, or silver anyway but when they return it, Joe has a few ideas of where to take the business.
What is also good is you see mention of Harpers and also Janice lives on Mulberry Lane. Where we see Alice looking after Janice's mother.
A good book for the series.
Recommended.
In this the third book of this series, a girl Janice is asked to return, her stitching wasn't the best but Yvonne thought she could be useful and learn. However when an accident occurs on the way to the interview, it seems as if luck or fate has happened. It changes Janice's life for good.
Sally and her lover Tim are thinking of getting married sometime in the future, but right now they're focusing on business.
Jeb and Joe seem to strike gold in the house clearing business, or silver anyway but when they return it, Joe has a few ideas of where to take the business.
What is also good is you see mention of Harpers and also Janice lives on Mulberry Lane. Where we see Alice looking after Janice's mother.
A good book for the series.
Recommended.
October 1, 2025
I jumped for joy because Susie and Timothy finally further there relationship and we get to explore all the highs and lows with them. We are also introduced to a new character Janice who I took a instant liking too. Janice falls for Lady Diane's son Matthew and he becomes her beau. There is plenty to enjoy in this marvellous plot, there is murder, scandal, workplace issues and beautiful babies being made. The characters are charming as they continue to strive through wartime.
October 6, 2025
Better Days on Dressmakers Alley is the third book in the Dressmakers Alley series. It was great to be back with the ladies of Dressmakers Alley and to meet some new characters also. I love the way the author writes and describes everything and you almost feel that you’re back in that era. The women are always there for each other be it in their personal or work life. As I progressed through the book I found it at times to be emotional and nostalgic. Another perfect addition to this series.
October 9, 2025
Rosie clarke has done it again
Lovely tales l always look forward to her books and l will be watching out for the next ones l can safely say they are a good read l think one from Harpers is next
Lovely tales l always look forward to her books and l will be watching out for the next ones l can safely say they are a good read l think one from Harpers is next
August 24, 2025
A sweet and romantic conclusion to everyone’s stories at Dressmaker’s Alley. I wish the story could pick up later and see how the characters deal with the Great Depression.
October 9, 2025
Rosie Clarke
A brilliant book by Rosie Clarke need number 4 to. Complete the series a worth while read well done I can’t wait to read the last installment
A brilliant book by Rosie Clarke need number 4 to. Complete the series a worth while read well done I can’t wait to read the last installment
October 24, 2025
Another enjoyable read in this series
I love Rosie Clarke books. You really feel like the characters. Looking forward to the next one in the series.
I love Rosie Clarke books. You really feel like the characters. Looking forward to the next one in the series.
November 10, 2025
Rosie Clarke takes us back to Dressmakers’ Alley with the third gripping instalment of her addictive 1920s saga series.
The girls at Lady Diane’s dress-making business have barely got time to catch their breath. Business is booming, the orders are coming in and garments are flying off the shelves at the speed of light. Janice Williams is one of the recruits hired to keep up with the demand, but on the day of the interview an accident ends up changing her life forever. Meanwhile, Winnie Collins is pregnant and has been ordered by her doctor to stay in bed for the duration of her pregnancy. But with so much weighing on her shoulders, how is she going to cope?
Susie and Timothy continue to get closer and closer, but will the demands of their jobs put a spanner in the works and jeopardise their relationship? Will they find the time and the strength to realise what is truly important? Or are they about to let the best thing that’s ever happened to them to slip through their fingers? Lily at the flower shop has also got her own problems to contend with as she wonders what her husband and brother are up to. Lily cannot shake off this feeling that their activities are illegal and that they are about to land her in a lot of trouble.
With so much going on, one thing is certain: life in Dressmakers’ Alley can certainly never be described as dull!
Saga readers know that when they pick up a book by prolific author Rosie Clarke, they are going to be swept back in time and treated to a tale full of drama, intrigue and pathos and that’s certainly the case with Better Days on Dressmakers’ Alley. Full of wonderful characters, searing emotion and immersive plots that keep readers turning the pages, Better Days on Dressmakers’ Alley is another triumph for best-selling author Rosie Clarke.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The girls at Lady Diane’s dress-making business have barely got time to catch their breath. Business is booming, the orders are coming in and garments are flying off the shelves at the speed of light. Janice Williams is one of the recruits hired to keep up with the demand, but on the day of the interview an accident ends up changing her life forever. Meanwhile, Winnie Collins is pregnant and has been ordered by her doctor to stay in bed for the duration of her pregnancy. But with so much weighing on her shoulders, how is she going to cope?
Susie and Timothy continue to get closer and closer, but will the demands of their jobs put a spanner in the works and jeopardise their relationship? Will they find the time and the strength to realise what is truly important? Or are they about to let the best thing that’s ever happened to them to slip through their fingers? Lily at the flower shop has also got her own problems to contend with as she wonders what her husband and brother are up to. Lily cannot shake off this feeling that their activities are illegal and that they are about to land her in a lot of trouble.
With so much going on, one thing is certain: life in Dressmakers’ Alley can certainly never be described as dull!
Saga readers know that when they pick up a book by prolific author Rosie Clarke, they are going to be swept back in time and treated to a tale full of drama, intrigue and pathos and that’s certainly the case with Better Days on Dressmakers’ Alley. Full of wonderful characters, searing emotion and immersive plots that keep readers turning the pages, Better Days on Dressmakers’ Alley is another triumph for best-selling author Rosie Clarke.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
December 28, 2025
This is another wonderful book by Rosie Clarke, I've read a few now and they never disappoint.
This follows a dressmaking business and the families working there. Most of the story focused on newest recruit Janice and her budding romance with Matthew. It was nice to see the return of characters from earlier books on the series, although enough backstory is given that this book can be read without having read others in the series.
I also enjoyed the side plot of Jeb and Joe's house clearances, there was a touch of drama and mystery about it.
This story is rich with historical aspects, I liked the inclusion of the general strike and how it impacted everyone at the time. There were also some interesting snippets about the Russian revolution.
Recommended for fans of historical fiction and family sagas.
Content warnings: there are mentions of r*pe, DV, difficult pregnancy and childbirth.
This follows a dressmaking business and the families working there. Most of the story focused on newest recruit Janice and her budding romance with Matthew. It was nice to see the return of characters from earlier books on the series, although enough backstory is given that this book can be read without having read others in the series.
I also enjoyed the side plot of Jeb and Joe's house clearances, there was a touch of drama and mystery about it.
This story is rich with historical aspects, I liked the inclusion of the general strike and how it impacted everyone at the time. There were also some interesting snippets about the Russian revolution.
Recommended for fans of historical fiction and family sagas.
Content warnings: there are mentions of r*pe, DV, difficult pregnancy and childbirth.
October 1, 2025
Now, how can I pick a favorite character or moment in this story? I loved it all but of course, the bad guys. Boo! Hiss! Lady Diane was exquisite. Susie was patient and hardworking. Lily was talented and kind. Janice was gentle and loving. This was just the women!
Dressmaking is a hard business. Susie put her life on hold for the company. But there could be terrible consequences in doing that. I guess I feel that work is work and you can be replaced there easily enough. You can't be replaced by your family.
I read the previous book in this series so I knew the background of the characters in this one. It could be a stand alone but I recommend reading it as a series.
A wonderful story. I enjoyed every moment, every page.
Dressmaking is a hard business. Susie put her life on hold for the company. But there could be terrible consequences in doing that. I guess I feel that work is work and you can be replaced there easily enough. You can't be replaced by your family.
I read the previous book in this series so I knew the background of the characters in this one. It could be a stand alone but I recommend reading it as a series.
A wonderful story. I enjoyed every moment, every page.
October 28, 2025
I love this series, and I’ve loved seeing the characters grow and evolve over the series!
There was less twisty/turny moments in this book compared to the first 2 - which I actually quite liked as it deepened the relationship that the reader has to the character.
Overall an amazing read I can’t wait for the next instalment!
4.5 stars out of 5 ⭐️
There was less twisty/turny moments in this book compared to the first 2 - which I actually quite liked as it deepened the relationship that the reader has to the character.
Overall an amazing read I can’t wait for the next instalment!
4.5 stars out of 5 ⭐️
September 26, 2025
"Another wonderful addition to the series, Dressmakers' Alley, by Rosie Clark. As the third book in the series, it captures your attention right from the start. We encounter both new and familiar characters. True to many of her works, the story is rich with love, hardship, and drama. This is definitely a must-read for anyone who enjoys a compelling saga.
August 31, 2025
It’s always interesting to read stories about the East End in London especially during the 20’s. The historical aspects of the story brings to life the drama of the everyday life to pages for the reader to explore and experience of the era.
October 2, 2025
A well written pre-WWII story of the women and men on Dressmakers’ Alley. Well written and great characters. Catch up with them in this story.
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