Overview

Fashion, I came to realise, wasn't just about beautiful dresses. It was about self-respect, freedom of expression and power. 1910, Edinburgh. 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 New York City. With 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. Vividly 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 The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, An American Beauty and novels by Marie Benedict will be spellbound by The Rebel of Seventh Avenue.

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'This is one of the best books I have ever read, and my favorite read of 2025. Do not miss this beautiful story!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved everything about this book and it kept me reading non stop... loved every page.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The Rebel of Seventh Avenue instantly became one of my top ten favorite books.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An enchanting story of a woman who lived to create in New York, inspired by the story of Coco Chanel. Impossible to put down, from start to finish.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Completely fascinating... a tear-jearker... so beautifully written.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What a stunning historical fiction saga that completely swept me away. It's a story full of female empowerment, resilience and courage at a time where women were expect to be in the background.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'INCREDIBLE and one I will be thinking about for a long time to come. It was beautifully written and I felt so attached to all the characters and was very sad to finish it.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Beautiful historical fiction... a must read.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you close your eyes, it will take you from the sewing factories, to the beautiful work room and to the factory floor in Edinburgh... wonderful and heartbreaking. Such a beautiful book.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An utterly amazing read. From the minute you read the first page you will not be able to put it down until you read the last page.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely loved everything about this book and all of the fascinating characters. Such an easy tale to get completely lost in.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolute marvel to read. The highs and lows of Maisie's life are explored in such vivid detail and the historical elements are interpreted so skilfully. It was immersive, gripping, devastating, and exciting.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What an exquisite couture gown of a novel this is, with every word and sentence like a perfectly placed stitch... I've never read such a stunning evocation of high fashion in a novel.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Author Information

Brought up in Dorset, America, London, Hong Kong and Wiltshire, Annabelle is the bestselling author of _The Herbalist's Secret _and _The Rebel of Seventh Avenue. _Her diverse career has spanned marketing, event production, and running her own food business, which earned two Great Taste awards. An alumna of the renowned Faber Academy, she also has an MA in Creative Writing at Bath Spa University. The Highlands of Scotland, where she frequently spends time, provides her with the greatest inspiration for her work.

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