{"product_id":"9781460763261_the-dressmakers-of-yarrandarrah-prison","title":"The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan a wedding dress save a bunch of hardened crims? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1em; letter-spacing: 0em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Full Monty\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1em; letter-spacing: 0em;\"\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eOrange is the New Black\u003c\/em\u003e in a poignantly comic story about a men's prison sewing circle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This is a deft and unlikely story in an uncommon setting about an estranged daughter, her jailed father and a very bad idea about a dress. It all makes for a warm, funny union of foes and a lovely encounter with what matters.' Rosalie Ham \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDerek's daughter, Debbie, is getting married. He's desperate to be there, but he's banged up in Yarrandarrah Correctional Centre for embezzling funds from the golf club, and, thanks to his ex-wife, Lorraine, he hasn't spoken to Debbie in years. He wants to make a grand gesture - to show her how much he loves her. But what?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspiration strikes while he's embroidering a cushion at his weekly prison sewing circle - he'll make her a wedding dress. His fellow stitchers rally around and soon this motley gang of crims is immersed in a joyous whirl of silks, satins and covered buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut as time runs out and tensions rise both inside and outside the prison, the wedding dress project takes on greater significance. With lives at stake, Derek feels his chance to reconcile with Debbie is slipping through his fingers ...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA funny, dark and moving novel about finding humanity, friendship and redemption in unexpected places.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eOverflowing with humour and heart\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you like a story about misfits making good, but with the added lustre of silk and satin, then this book is for you.' Natasha Lester\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This \u003cstrong\u003edeliciously original\u003c\/strong\u003e, immersive and darkly funny novel is full of hope and heart. A refreshing take on the theme of redemption and second chances from an assured writer.' Joanna Nell\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Funny and \u003cstrong\u003emoving\u003c\/strong\u003e' \u003cem\u003eSun-Herald\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Funny, heartfelt, and \u003cstrong\u003egorgeously written\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison\u003c\/em\u003e is a highly original and extremely enjoyable read' Better Reading\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meredith Jaffe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46898421268629,"sku":"9781460763261","price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9781460763261_84d8b672-9250-43b0-bbb9-c116baa1f1e6.jpg?v=1776888390","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9781460763261_the-dressmakers-of-yarrandarrah-prison","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}