A stunning book set in the Edwardian era about a seamstress working at Buckingham Palace. Full of drama, betrayal and compelling historical detail, perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley and Tracy Rees.A stunning book set in the Edwardian era about a seamstress working at Buckingham Palace. Full of drama, betrayal and compelling historical detail, perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley and Tracy Rees.It is 1914 and Maria, a shy teenager, is appointed to Buckingham Palace as a seamstress for the royal family.There, she is lucky enough to meet the Prince of Wales and is soon captivated by his glamour and intensity. But theirs is a doomed love affair and before long Maria’s life takes a tragic turn.Torn between passion and integrity, she makes a choice that has devastating consequences …Can a beautiful quilt, discovered many years later reveal the truth behind what happened to Maria?When Caroline Meadows discovers a beautiful quilt in her mother’s attic, she sets out on a journey to discover who made it, and the meaning of the mysterious message embroidered into its lining.Many years earlier, before the first world war has cast its shadow, Maria, a talented seamstress from the East End of London, is employed to work for the royal family. A young and attractive girl, she soon catches the eye of the Prince of Wales and she in turn is captivated by his glamour and intensity.But careless talk causes trouble and soon Maria’s life takes a far darker turn.Can Caroline piece together a secret history and reveal the truth behind what happened to Maria?Praise for Liz Trenow:‘Extraordinary, fascinating …deeply rooted in history’ Midweek, Radio 4“Liz Trenow sews together the strands of past and present as delicately as the exquisite stitching on the quilt which formsthe centerpiece of the story.”Lucinda Riley‘An assured debut with a page-turning conclusion.’ Daily Express“An intriguing patchwork of past and present, upstairsand downstairs, hope and despair.” Daisy Goodwin,‘A novel about the human spirit – Liz Trenow paints with able prose a picture of the prejudices that bind us and the love that sets us free … Splendid.’ Pam Jenoff, author of The Kommandant’s Girl‘This absorbing novel delves into the secrets of wartime silk production and makes them totally fascinating … Tremendously atmospheric and convincing in its details, with characters that touch the heart. A book to savour.’ Kate Furnivall, author of The Russian ConcubineLiz worked for many years as a journalist for national and regional newspapers, and for BBC radio and television news, and is now a full time writer.• A brilliant page turner, destined to become a reading group staple, perfect for fans of Joanne Harris and Kate Morton.• Rich with drama and historical detail with an exquisite love story at the centre.•A talented writer who is a former journalist and a joy to work with – very happy to promote.• Beautiful package with real stand out quality.Competition: The Lost Letters Moon Sister Sapphire Widow Betrayal Survivors Girl Under the Olive Tree Tattooist Tatooist of Auschwitz. by;Lucinda Riley Tracy Rees Dinah Jeffries Kate Furnivall Leah Fleming Rachel Hore Heather Morris Rosanna Ley Sarah Mitchell
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