by Lucy Adlington · Editorial Planeta · tapa dura · ISBN 9788408257325
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Las modistas de Auschwitz tells the story of twenty-five women and teenagers, mostly Jewish, who were selected in the Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camp to make custom clothing for the ladies of Nazi high society. Their skills became their only hope of saving themselves from certain death. Based on extensive research and interviews with the last surviving seamstress, Lucy Adlington offers a detailed reconstruction of the bond of friendship that united these brave women and their role in the resistance of the camp, exposing the greed and hypocrisy of the Third Reich. This book offers a new perspective on a little-known chapter of World War II and the Holocaust, bringing to light stories of exceptional lives that deserve to be told.
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.
