Paris Gown

Christine Wells writes historical fiction featuring strong, fascinating women. From early childhood, she drank in her father’s tales about the real kings and queens behind popular nursery rhymes, and she has been a keen student of history ever since. She began her first novel while working as a corporate lawyer and has gone on to write about periods ranging from Georgian England to post World War II France. Christine is passionate about helping other writers learn the craft and business of writing fiction and enjoys mentoring and teaching workshops. She loves dogs, running, the beach, and fossicking for antiques, and lives with her family in Brisbane, Australia.

“Sisters of the Resistance by Christine Wells is a breathless rollercoaster of love, suspense and danger—and all spiced with the timeless glamour of the launch of Christian Dior’s New Look. This story...will have you turning the pages at light speed!” — Anna Campbell, award-winning author“Brimming with danger, adventure, and Dior, Sisters of the Resistance kept me guessing to the end. This story of two sisters working for the French resistance beautifully explores the vast gray area between right and wrong, love and hate—no one gets off easily, and no triumph is without cost.” — Kerri Maher, author of The Girl in White Gloves“The book has it all: high fashion, spies, romance, loss, healing, mystery, sisterhood, friendship, and strong female protagonists...It is a fast-paced, well-told story that transports the reader to a memorable time in world history.” — Historical Novel Society on Sisters of the Resistance“A glorious showstopper of a novel! With its glittering characters, intricately woven plot and chapters full of gorgeous Dior dresses, The Paris Gown will be turning all heads this year." — Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard“Decadent French cuisine, a haute couture gown, and the streets of Paris create an elegant backdrop for this warm and uplifting story. In The Paris Gown, Christine Wells has lovingly crafted a tale of the resiliency of female friendship and the healing power of chasing one’s dreams.”  — Stephanie Marie Thornton, USA Today bestselling author of Her Lost Words"Wells excels at bringing midtwentieth-century Paris to life in a touching tale that emphasizes the value of true friendship." — Booklist“As dazzling as a Dior gown! Sisters of the Resistance tells the fascinating story of two sisters working with Catherine Dior and the French Resistance during WWII. With a gorgeous blend of fashion, heartbreak, heroism, and love this book will transport you to France.” — Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Secret“Christine Wells’ Sisters of the Resistance shifts effortlessly between the desperation of the final months of World War II to the glamour of Dior’s post-war collection in this page-turner. Based on Catherine Dior’s real-life resistance movement, this is a powerful story of the impact women have had on history.” — Stephanie Marie Thornton, USA Today bestselling author of And They Called It Camelot