The Dressmaker of Draper's Lane

b>The richest silk hides the deepest secrets . . . /b>br>b>/b>br>b>The Dressmaker of Draper's Lane by Liz Trenow is an immersive historical novel set during the opulence and extravagance of the London silk trade in the mid-eighteenth century./b>1768, London.As 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.She feels herself fortunate, and should be content with what she has. But something is missing.A 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 . . .

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Liz Trenow
• Editore: Pan Books
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 28.02.2019
• EAN: 9781509879816
• ISBN: 978-1-5098-7981-6
• Pagine: 384
• Dimensioni: 130 mm x 198 mm x 23 mm
• Categorie: Narrativa > Romanzi; London, Greater London, Historical romance, Central London, Romance / Historical / General, C 1700 To C 1800, Later 18th century c 1750 to c 1799