I really enjoyed
reading Liz Trenow's first novel The Last Telegram and have
been looking forward to reading her latest book The Forgotten
Seamstress.
Maria Romano grew up in
an orphanage in East London. At the age of fourteen, Maria and her
friend Nora are selected to become seamstresses at Buckingham Palace.
Once there, they work very hard, but Maria catches the eye of the
handsome young Prince of Wales. Soon things get out of hand
and Maria is forced into devastating circumstances. Years later, a
quilt is discovered that has been made with a very special and
unusual material. Will this link to Maria and the Royal family reveal
what really happened to her all those years earlier?
I really loved this
book and the idea of the quilt, which held so many long forgotten
secrets. It is beautifully written and I felt that I didn't want to
put the book down until the very end. Trenow cleverly weaves in lots
of historical facts and information that create lots of twists in the
plot. I was particularly shocked by the idea of the hospital at
Helena Hall. I can't wait to read Liz Trenow's next book The Poppy
Factory.
The Forgotten
Seamstress is a fantastic story that I found mesmerising to read. I
was fascinated by the story and loved the the way that Maria's side
of events is told through the recordings. It is a tragic tale, but at
the same time is an utterly compelling read.
5 stars
Thank you to Olivia at
Light Brigade PR for sending me a copy to review.
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