{"product_id":"the-dressmaker-of-drapers-lane-9781509879816","title":"The Dressmaker of Draper's Lane","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe richest silk hides the deepest secrets . . . \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Dressmaker of Draper’s Lane\u003c\/i\u003e by Liz Trenow is an immersive historical novel set during the opulence and extravagance of the London silk trade in the mid-eighteenth century.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1768, London.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a foundling who rose from poverty and now runs her own successful dressmaking business in the heart of society London, Miss Charlotte is a remarkable woman, admired by many. She has no need, nor desire, to marry. The people she values most are her friend Anna, her recently-found sister Louisa and nephew Peter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe feels herself fortunate, and should be content with what she has. But something is missing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA small piece of rare silk discovered in a bundle of scraps at auction triggers a curious sense of familiarity, and prompts her to unpick a past filled with extraordinary secrets and revelations . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMiss Charlotte is a bold, inspiring character and her quest to find the truth about her mother is cleverly plotted. Liz Trenow draws us in so that we inhabit her world, and it was a wrench to put the book down after the last beautifully written page -- Gill Paul\u003cbr\u003eInspired by her own silk-weaver family, Trenow delivers an exquisite historical novel that’s packed with detail * Woman's Weekly *\u003cbr\u003eTrenow’s exquisite novel puts a real focus on the characters’ journeys * Woman *\u003cbr\u003ePick up this light-hearted book when you fancy a break from stitching up a storm! * Sew Magazine *\u003cbr\u003eA finely woven tale set in the richly evoked world of the silk trade in 18th century London * The Lady *\u003cbr\u003eA rich, descriptive but very tender historical fiction – you won't be able to put it down * Sissi Reads *\u003cbr\u003eLiz Trenow sews together the strands of past and present as delicately as the exquisite stitching on the quilt which forms the centrepiece of the story -- Lucinda Riley on \u003ci\u003eThe Forgotten Seamstress\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you enjoy historical fiction with secrets and intrigue with women at its core then you should add this one to your reading list * Jera’s Jamboree *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Dressmaker of Draper’s Lane\u003c\/i\u003e is a sumptuous piece of historical fiction. Liz Trenow’s attention to detail and historical knowledge come through in the writing and make this such an enjoyable book to read * Bookliterati Book Reviews *\u003cbr\u003eThis is a beautiful multi-layered story stitched together with perfect precision * Lancashire Evening Press *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Dressmaker of Draper’s Lane\u003c\/i\u003e is a novel that enchanted me * For Winter Nights *\u003cbr\u003eThis is an evocative and slow-burning tale of family, long buried secrets and a search for answers * CultureFly *\u003cbr\u003eWhat a delicious read \u003ci\u003eThe Silk Weaver\u003c\/i\u003e is. I devoured it in two days and was gripped from start to finish. The characters shine too and Anna is an absolute triumph. A fabulous book -- Dinah Jefferies\u003cbr\u003eI really enjoyed seeing how the author pulled everything together and cleverly intertwined the silk mystery with stories of real people from the time * Jaffa Reads Too *","brand":"Pan Macmillan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51863341171031,"sku":"9781509879816","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-dressmaker-of-drapers-lane-9781509879816","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}