Tania Blanchard writes historical fiction inspired by the true stories and the rich cultural heritage of her family’s history.

Her latest novel tells a story spanning from the shearing sheds of the Great Dividing Range to the highlands of Scotland. In it, Maddy Rainforth is on a mission to produce the finest Merino wool - and now the glittering catwalks of Paris are calling. But it will take much more than just a dream.

Battling the unforgiving elements takes her all - from devastating drought to deadly bushfires and suffocating dust storms and more - as well as the demands and heartbreak of war and the expectations of an industry run by men.

For fans of The Dressmaker, The Paris Seamstress and The Woolgrowers Companion, The Paris Prize is a rousing story of a woman who turned dust into Dior and the indomitable spirit that defines what it means to be Australian - one of love, legacy, obsession and passion.

Tania Blanchard's acclaimed stories of love, loss and hope explore the challenges facing women in defining moments in modern history. Her novels span pivotal moments in time during great social and political upheaval, and are beloved by readers everywhere. Her books The Girl from Munich, Suitcase of Dreams, Letters from Berlin, Daughter of Calabria, A Woman of Courage and An Undeniable Voice are all bestsellers. She lives in Sydney with her husband and three children.

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