Judithe discusses her novel The Chanel Sisters, why she chose Antoinette to tell the sisters’ story, how Coco Chanel’s early years influenced her designs and fabrics, the unique research Judithe conducted, and much more. The Chanel Sisters can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Judithe’s 2 recommended reads are: The Woman Before Wallis by Bryn Turnbull The Age of Light by Whitney Scharer Thanks to We Came Here to Shine by Susie Orman Schnall for sponsoring this episode. You can purchase the book here. If you enjoy reading historical fiction and want to listen to more episodes like this one, try Hazel Gaynor, Tori Whitaker, Susie Orman Schnall, Kristin Harmel, Natalie Jenner, and Sadeqa Johnson.

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