The Seamstress of New Orleans by Diane C. McPhail. John Scognamiglio Books, Kensington Books, 2022. Adult Historical fiction.In about 1900, Alice has led an uninteresting life until she marries Howard. Life after marriage does not improve much. He is a traveling salesman and abandons her. Alice soon discovers she is pregnant and, with few choices, heads south to find Howard.
Constance is a young mother in New Orleans. She suspects her husband is up to no-good and soon finds her suspicions are correct.
Their lives collide when, of course, their husbands are really the same man, but they don't realize it. As "widows" in New Orleans, the women come together to create their own futures. In the Mardi Gras tradition, Alice is hired to make a spectacular gown for Constance to be in a crewe of all women.
With the help of servant Analee, kind Dr. Birdsong, and a social leader encouraging them both, the women show grace, strength, and courage. Will they share their secrets with each other?
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