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The Forgotten Seamstress

The Forgotten Seamstress

Author(s): Liz Trenow

Location(s): London

Genre(s): Historical, Romance

Era(s): 1914

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A stunning novel set in the Edwardian era about a seamstress working at Buckingham Palace. Full of drama, betrayal and addictive real-life detail – The Forgotten Seamstress by Liz Trenow is perfect for fans of Kate Morton and Joanne Harris.

It is 1914 and Maria, a shy teenager, is appointed to Buckingham Palace as a seamstress for the royal family. She is lucky enough to meet the Prince of Wales and is captivated by his glamour and intensity. But theirs is a doomed love affair and soon 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?

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‘Extraordinary, fascinating …deeply rooted in history’ Midweek, Radio 4

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