The Forgotten Seamstress

Author: Trenow, Liz

Format: Picture Book

Number Of Pages: 336

Details:

"An intriguing patchwork of past and present, upstairs and downstairs, hope and despair."―Daisy Goodwin, New York Times bestselling author of The American Heiress A moving story of two women tied together by an heirloom despite the decades that separate their times in England, The Forgotten Seamstress quilts layers of history into one astonishing mystery. In the early 20th century, Maria knows that, as a shy girl with no family, 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 glamorous and intense Prince of Wales. 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, a puzzle that only seems to grow more important to her own heart. As Caroline pieces together the secret history of the quilt, she comes closer and closer to the truth about Maria. Page-turning and heartbreaking, The Forgotten Seamstress stitches together past and present in an unforgettable quilt of English historical fiction perfect for fans of Jennifer Chiaverini and Pam Jenoff. From Booklist Trenow, author of the WWII-era The Last Telegram (2013), reaches further back in time for her latest compelling historical novel. When orphan Maria Romano, a talented and creative seamstress, is singled out for a position at Buckingham Palace in Edwardian-era London, her future prospects appear limitless. After catching the eye of the Prince of Wales, however, and embarking on an affair with the royal heir, her unfortunate fate is sealed. Rather than risking a scandal, a pregnant Maria is whisked off to an asylum, where she is dismissed as a raving fantasist. Determined not to lose herself completely, she weaves her own story into an intricately designed quilt. Nearly 100 years later, ­Caroline discovers the quilt and is determined to unlock its secrets—a quest that leads to her own voyage of self-discovery along the way. The two narratives are seamlessly woven together, forming a heartrending tapestry of tragedy and resilience. --Margaret Flanagan

Reviews:

"Told with attention to historical detail and including lush descriptions of the quilt and its fabrics, this is a story that will be long remembered.

" - Cayocosta72

"This is a beautiful story, told in an unusual but engaging way...overall this book makes me want to find out more about both the May Silks and the secret messages in quilts." - The Good, The Bad and The Unread

"It was a mystery to be solved and the ending was a good one. I enjoyed the book." - Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell

"Because relationships are complicated, and lives can be sad, it's fitting that the book doesn't end with absolutely everything happily ever after.

" - Craft Knife

"Liz Trenow has written an interesting novel that explores the scandal of the many lives buried away in the time period where women whose truth was inconvenient were hidden away against their will... This book is recommended for readers of historical fiction." - Booksie's Blog

"It's an incredible novel that I will never forget. It was a heart wrenching read that will completely captivate you." - Passages to the Past

"THE FORGOTTEN SEAMSTRESS was a wonderful book with memorable characters and brilliant descriptions of quilts and quilt-making. Highly recommended!" - Book of Secrets

"Liz Trenow clearly did her research into this and it provides for a rather interesting aspect to include in the story line. Coupled with the details about quilting and sewing and I was utterly fascinated." - Always With a Book

"Liz Trenow weaves past and present together to paint a captivating story...I love how we see this story unfold through the context of a quilt." - Fresh Fiction

"A page-turner with ey

UPC: 760789241949...

EAN: 9781402282485

Release Date: 06-05-2014

Languages: English

Item Condition: New

Binding: Paperback