The Widow's Boutique

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The Widow’s Boutique is a Nordic noir historically accurate Visual Novel, filled with drama, dresses and danger!

You are Mrs. Sem, recently widowed and back on the social scene of Christiania. Having inherited a drapery business from your late husband, you must maneuver prejudice as well as the challenging economic times. The game is closely inspired by history, actual persons and happenings.

In this game you must balance smuggling and espionage, with running your drapery boutique while, also navigating romantic interests.

There are 15 unique endings and all your choices matter!

Your choices may draw you into shady deals and social intrigue with dire consequences… Choose your friends wisely…

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The Widow's Boutique lures you into believing that you actually are a hard pressed 19th century widow who has to the play the cards given to her by destiny right in order to survive. A wonderful combination of modern day's virtual technology and historical insights.

This is not just your average VN - I constantly felt like I was about to get thrown in jail for being late on my loan payments... surely one little deal with the black market will be okay? Plus, it's absolutely beautiful. Where can I buy those dresses?!

It is rare that a game is "something for and about grown women". - a "Pride and Prejudice" universe that you can explore, and just like in Jane Austin's books, villains and heroes are not always what they seem.

The widow's boutique may be the most historically realistic visual novel I have ever played. It is not merely an intriguing story sprinkled with historically accurate details. The sense of realism comes from the deep research of every detail, from names and forms of address to the tapestry on the walls, not to speak of the plot itself. It is a pleasure to play.

We also have a regency dress-making game!

In this game you get to design your own ball gown with a seamstress just like in the 1820s.

You choose the cut, colour, and decoration, but also how long the seamstresses will have to spend sewing it.

Finally, you can print the dress and get your own regency paper doll.