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The Forgotten Seamstress

By: Liz Trenow
Narrated by: Anne Flosnik
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A shy girl with no family, Maria knows 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 Prince of Wales, a glamorous and intense gentleman. 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.

Pause-resistant and heartbreaking, The Forgotten Seamstress weaves together past and present in an unforgettable journey.

©2014 Liz Trenow (P)2014 Tantor Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Heartfelt Fiction Genre Fiction Royalty Inspiring Feel-Good

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"The two narratives are seamlessly woven together, forming a heartrending tapestry of tragedy and resilience." ( Booklist)
Captivating Mystery • Historical Depth • Excellent Narration • Interwoven Timelines • Unique Storyline • Pleasant Voice

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There’s some topics and content I wasn’t expecting in the book, so that may have impacted my reading. It’s a nice little story. You can get into it quickly, though, as pleasant as the narrators voice is, there isn’t a ton of range, and early on. There were a couple characters where I could not discern, who was who based on the voice. The storyline is a little predictable. But it was still a pleasant listen. I would recommend it, but with some caution, perhaps, for a slightly more mature audience.

Nice listen, but predictable

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From the moment I began to listen, this book drew me in. As a quilter, the plot of a long lostt secret disguised in plain sight (mostly) in the fabric, patterns and stitching of a humble bedcovering resonated strongly with me.

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This book was just okay. I finished it because I paid for it, but I found myself just waiting for it to be over. I don't think I like the format of the past/present dual storyline. As an avid lover of historical fiction, I really don't care much about the characters in the present day. I definitely wasn't a fan of this narrator, and likely won't listen to books from her in the future.

Meh

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The old woman voice was irritating. The history regarding mental illness and treatment was sad.

The description of the quilt, textile history.

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I literally had to listen to this book every waking minute of my day! The last two chapters left me spell bound.

Quilter paradise book plus British flare!

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