Publication Date: May 9, 2024
Rose tightened her hold on her sketchbook and walked in a slow circle around the mannequin in front of her, her head tilted and eyes narrowed…The dress was a triumph. Her best yet.
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Seamstress Rose Watson cannot believe her good fortune when she’s plucked from obscurity to work for Lady Christina, the Countess of Bath.
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When she arrives at the royal residence of Henlow House, a sense of destiny whispers through her. But once she meets saddler Henry Ward, her dreams are met with challenge of every kind. Rose’s new connection to Henry could cause her to lose her position at Henlow House, which would destroy her.
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Will she be forced to choose between love and ambition? Either choice would change her life irrevocably.
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Fans of Kristy Cambron and Mimi Matthews will adore this dazzling Victorian romance from historical fiction dynamo, Rachel Brimble. An enchanting escape that will touch your heart and keep you turning pages with impatient hope for Rose.
Seamstress Rose Watson yearns to push her creative boundaries outside the constraints placed by her parents.
She gets that opportunity thanks to the Countess of Bath. This serves as the basis for a lovely Victorian romance in Dressing the Countess by Rachel Brimble.
It’s interesting to experience Rose’s excitement as she explores life outside of the family shop at Henlow House. While she revels in the new opportunities, young Henry Ward wants nothing more than to escape his life of service and travel.
Sparks fly between the two, but with Henry’s penchant for gambling and plans to leave, it seems they are destined for unhappiness. However, love always finds a way to bring people together.
Dressing the Countess focuses on the importance of chasing dreams and making them a reality.
Rachel Brimble lives near the famous Georgian city of Bath, England. Married with two daughters, Rachel writes historical romance and saga novels set in the Edwardian, Victorian and WWII periods. When she’s not writing, she enjoys reading, socializing or watching US crime dramas and UK period dramas. Her next release, Dressing the Countess is a historical romance set in fictional royal court of the Earl and Countess of Bath – due for release May 2024
