The forgotten seamstress
Interveaves the story of Maria, a seamstress in the royal household of Buckingham Palace, and Caroline Meadows who discovers a beautiful quilt in her mother's attic.
| Main Author: | Trenow, Liz (Author) |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Naperville, Illinois :
Sourcebooks Landmark,
[2014]
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| Summary: |
Interveaves the story of Maria, a seamstress in the royal household of Buckingham Palace, and Caroline Meadows who discovers a beautiful quilt in her mother's attic. Maria knows she's lucky to have landed in the sewing room of the royal household. Before World War I casts its shadow, she catches the eye of the Prince of Wales, a glamorous and intense gentleman. But her life takes a far darker turn, and soon all she has left is a fantastical story about her time at Buckingham Palace. Decades later, Caroline Meadows discovers a beautiful quilt in her mother's attic. When she can't figure out the meaning of the message embroidered into its lining, she embarks on a quest to reveal its mystery. |
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| Physical Description: |
329 pages ; 21 cm |
| ISBN: |
9781402282485 1402282486 |
| Author Notes: |
Liz Trenow is an author who was born and raised in England. She started out as a journalist for national newspapers, BBC radio, and television news. This lead her to a career in public relations and communications. She soon found her passion for writing. She has authored four novels: The Last Telegram, The Forgotten Seamstress, The Poppy Factory, and The Silk Weaver. (Bowker Author Biography) |