The Forgotten Seamstress
Description
"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.
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About the Author
Liz Trenow is a former BBC and newspaper journalist, now working freelance. She is also the author of The Last Telegram.
Reviews
"The two narratives are seamlessly woven together, forming a heartrending tapestry of tragedy and resilience." - Booklist
"An intriguing patchwork of past and present, upstairs and downstairs, hope and despair." - Daisy Goodwin, New York Times bestselling author of The American Heiress
"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
"Liz Trenow sews together the strands of past and present as delicately as the exquisite stitching on the quilt that forms the centerpiece of the story." - Lucinda Riley, author of The Orchid House
"A beautiful and captivating dual-time story..." - 100 Pages a Day...Stephanie's Book Reviews
"Sewers, quilters, and lovers of women's fiction will love how this tale is woven together. The Forgotten Seamstress leaves you behind with notable characters and a beautiful tale you will be wanting to read again and again." - The Blessed Homemaker
"The characters are strong, caring and well developed, and the descriptions of the handmade quilts will appeal to those who also have passion for quilting. Trenow has written a spellbinding story that will keep readers up late to find out what happens next. " - RT Book Reviews
"A page-turner with eye-opening details about the conditions of mental hospitals in the 20th century, as well as the provenance of royal fabrics, the art of quilting, and the vagaries of modern interior design." - Publishers Weekly
"It was a mystery to be solved and the ending was a good one. I enjoyed the book." - Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell
"This seamlessly written tale is one that lovers of sewing could enjoy, if you don't find your heart breaking with the story itself." - Buried Under Romance
"If you're a fan of Downton Abbey, you'll fall under the spell of this book, too. It has a twisty romance, an intriguing puzzle, and memorable characters. Tidbits about quilting and textiles are sprinkled through the pages...it's one of the best novels I've read this year." - Rattlebridge Farm
"I definitely recommend this wonderful story. The ending alone left me with such a good feeling. I know that this will make it into my top 10 of 2014. " - From The TBR File
"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
"The Forgotten Seamstress is a wonderful heart-tugging read...This is an awesome work of historical fiction and not to be missed! " - Night Owl Reviews - Top Pick
"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
"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
