Set in nineteenth-century Paris, the story follows Prince Sebastian, a royal heir whose parents are searching for his future bride. Sebastian hides a secret identity as Lady Crystallia, a fashion icon who wears daring, avant-garde gowns to night clubs. He hires Frances, a talented and ambitious seamstress, to be his private dressmaker and creative partner. As Frances designs increasingly elaborate outfits, she struggles with the requirement to remain anonymous, while Sebastian fears that his love for women’s clothing will cause a public scandal and ruin his family’s reputation.
This graphic novel serves readers interested in historical fiction, fashion illustration, and stories about gender expression. It provides a look at the tension between private authenticity and public obligation. Readers observe how creative collaboration functions under secrecy and how honesty impacts professional and personal relationships. The book offers a perspective on acceptance within a family structure and the challenges of pursuing a career in the arts while protecting a confidant’s vulnerability.
Practical and clear-cut; an easy read.
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- Published
- 2018
- Language
- EN
