by Lucy Adlington · Booket · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788408247982
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In the heart of Auschwitz, a sewing workshop becomes a symbol of hope and resistance. Ella, along with Rose, Mina, and Carla, finds in sewing a way to defy the horror of the concentration camp. Through silks, scissors, and embroidery, they create fashion for the wives of Nazi officers, where each design can mean the difference between life and death. A red ribbon, a forbidden gift, becomes the symbol of their struggle for a better future, reminding them that one day they will wear all the ribbons they desire. This moving story, based on real events, narrates friendship and heroism in the midst of adversity.
Lucy J. Adlington is a British social and textile historian, collector of vintage clothing, and author. Many of her books examine women's lives and fashion during the Second World War and the Holocaust. The Dressmakers of Auschwitz: The True Story of the Women Who Sewed to Survive has been translated into 22 languages and listed on The New York Times Best Seller list. Adlington also writes young adult fiction. Her YA work typically delves into themes of historical fiction, fantasy, and adventurous storytelling. The Red Ribbon was shortlisted for a "Young Quills Award" in the 14 to young adult category in 2018.
