Mademoiselle Chanel in Around the World

Mar 21, 2015 Lilisa rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2015, around-the-world-2015, france, historical-fiction

I didn’t know much about Coco Chanel other than she was a highly successful fashion designer in her day and age, her successful Chanel No. 5 line of perfume is still wildly popular today and the fact that she made the simple black dress the best elegant statement a woman could ever make – more so with a string of simple pearls. C. W. Gortner’s novel captures the essence of Gabrielle Chanel – her drive, stubbornness, vulnerabilities, fear of loneliness and her astounding gift of simple lines and ...more

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Mar 29, 2015 Tanya (mom's small victories) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: france, travel-the-world-in-books, historical-fiction

Gortner's writing captivated me and had me believing that every word of this historical fiction was true. Rich in detail, eccentric supporting characters and a lady with extraordinary drive, this was an incredible story about the iconic Coco Chanel. It made me want to learn more about her and I will definitely be reading more of Gortner's books.

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Jan 01, 2015 Emma rated it it was amazing

Shelves: france, received-from-publisher-author, historical-fiction, read-in-2015

VERDICT: Daring the almost impossible, C.W. Gortner masterfully evokes Coco Chanel’s life in her own voice. A stunning presentation of an exceptional woman that will leave you dazzled, whether you are interested in the world of fashion or not.

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