About the Book
Book: The Dressmaker’s Secret
Author: Kellyn Roth
Genre: Christian historical women’s fiction
IF THEY KNEW WHO SHE WAS, THEY’D NEVER ACCEPT WHAT SHE’S BECOME.
Claire will stop at nothing to provide for her daughters. An unwed mother, she does everything possible to raise them whilst avoiding her scandalous past. Some secrets are best kept, even between mother and daughter. Alice longs for a father, especially if that means her mother will be happy. She takes matters into her own hands—but she never expected what she finds.
Despite her efforts to shelter her daughters, Claire’s ghosts rise up to haunt her, and any semblance of control over her life vanishes. If her secrets are uncovered, what will become of her family?
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As I started reading this work of historical fiction, I felt like this book would take some twists and turns, which it did. Alice, her twin sister Ivy, along with their mother, governess, and two other servants live together in London where the mother makes dresses. Claire, the mother, wants only to protect her daughters. Nettie, the governess, assists with that endeavor. I had to keep reading to see where the author would take me.
I have to say, once I finished the book, I was glad Kellyn Roth made it clear this book was only the first in a series, because I want to read more about these characters. This book does an excellent job of exploring the idea of faith, forgiveness, and coming to know God as the One True God.
So if you enjoy reading Christian historical works of fiction, check out this book for yourself.
I received a complimentary copy of this book, but this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own.
About the Author
Kellyn Roth is a Christian historical women’s fiction & romance author from North-Eastern Oregon who has independently published multiple novels, the most notable being The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy series. You should definitely call her Kell.
Kell lives on family-owned property outside an unmemorable but historical town with her parents, two little brothers, arbitrary cat, precious border collies, a dozen cows, and lots of chickens. She also possesses a classic, vintage aesthetic which does not at all speak to her country girl side, but such is life.
When not writing, Kell likes to blog, teach writing to her various students, have day jobs which allow her to keep her car properly insured, and spend lavish amounts of money on Dairy Queen french fries.
More from Kellyn
I’ve honestly never rewritten a book as many times as I rewrote The Dressmaker’s Secret, and I hope I never do.A first draft flew out of me one November when I was fourteen, and before the next November had come around, I’d gone through twelve drafts, changed points of view multiple times, and eventually rewrote the whole thing from scratch.The ending especially went through many, many versions … until at last I settled on the final. Or so I thought.Not long after, some more issues were called to light, and I revised again. And again. Years passed. I went through over twenty-five drafts! And, at the time, I liked all of them. Would I ever like one for longer than a month, though?Well, turns out, it was possible! I’m over a year and a half into loving my draft of The Dressmaker’s Secret – e.g. the published draft – and that’s not likely to change any time soon.This book taught me a lot. It practically taught me how to write – and edit! – a good book, and it made me really focus in on quality, even when it took some humility to admit I was wrong and critics were right – or, sometimes, that my gut was right. It taught me to not give up on something I love. It taught me that the risks I always wanted to take are worth taking. It taught me that no mistake is too great to be corrected … well, in some ways, at least.And it taught me that there’s a great God out there who has grace for all my delays and mistakes and learning experiences.So, that’s the story of how The Dressmaker’s Secret came to be written!
Blog Stops
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, January 27
Jeanette’s Thoughts, January 27
Splashes of Joy, January 27
Remembrancy, January 28
Genesis 5020, January 28
Worthy2Read, January 29
Vicky Sluiter, January 29
Maureen’s Musings, January 29
The Write Escape, January 30
Sara Jane Jacobs, January 30
Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, January 31
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, January 31
A Novel Pursuit, January 31
Texas Book-aholic, February 1
CarpeDiem, February 1
Library Lady’s Kid Lit, February 2
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, February 2
Inklings and notions, February 3
lakesidelivingsite, February 3
Betti Mace, February 4
Reflections From My Bookshelves, February 4
deb’s Book Review, February 4
For Him and My Family, February 5
Connect in Fiction, February 5
Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, February 6
Connie’s History Classroom, February 6
Locks, Hooks and Books, February 7
Godly Book Reviews, February 7
Labor Not in Vain, February 7
Artistic Nobody, February 8 (Guest Review from Joni Truex)
Blogging With Carol, February 8
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, February 9
Sodbuster Living, February 9
Bizwings Blog, February 9
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Kellyn is giving away the grand prize package of a paperback copy of both The Dressmaker’s Secret and Ivy Introspective, as well as a $25 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/10689/the-dressmaker-s-secret-celebration-tour-giveaway
