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Historical Fiction · 2018 · G

The prince and the dressmaker

by Jen Wang

A prince's secret life as a celebrated fashion icon depends on the one person who knows his truth

ForAll agesGenreHistorical FictionLength288 pagesRead time~4 hours

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Violence

None

No violence

Language

None

No profanity

Sexual Content

None

No sexual content; Sebastian's gender expression is treated with warmth and matter-of-factness

Substance Use

None

No substance use

Emotional Intensity

Barely any

Mild emotional tension around Sebastian's fear of exposure and Frances's professional sacrifice; resolved warmly

What this book is about

Jen Wang's graphic novel follows Prince Sebastian, who secretly moonlights as Lady Crystallia — Paris's most celebrated and mysterious fashion figure. Frances, his dressmaker and confidante, creates his extraordinary gowns and keeps his secret, even as her own career suffers. The novel is a warm, beautifully illustrated celebration of self-expression, friendship, and the courage required to be fully oneself. Appropriate for all ages.

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