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The Gown: A Novel Of The Royal Wedding
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Usa Today Bestseller!A Real Simple Best Historical Fiction Novels Of The Year!The Gown Is Marvelous And Moving, A Vivid Portrait Of Female Selfreliance In A World Racked By The Cost Of War.Kate Quinn, New York Times Bestselling Author Of The Alice Networkfrom The Internationally Bestselling Author Of Somewhere In France Comes An Enthralling Historical Novel About One Of The Most Famous Wedding Dresses Of The Twentieth Centuryqueen Elizabeths Wedding Gownand The Fascinating Women Who Made It.Millions Will Welcome This Joyous Event As A Flash Of Color On The Long Road We Have To Travel.Sir Winston Churchill On The News Of Princess Elizabeths Forthcoming Weddinglondon, 1947: Besieged By The Harshest Winter In Living Memory, Burdened By Onerous Shortages And Rationing, The People Of Postwar Britain Are Enduring Lives Of Quiet Desperation Despite Their Nations Recent Victory. Among Them Are Ann Hughes And Miriam Dassin, Embroiderers At The Famed Mayfair Fashion House Of Norman Hartnell. Together They Forge An Unlikely Friendship, But Their Nascent Hopes For A Brighter Future Are Tested When They Are Chosen For A Onceinalifetime Honor: Taking Part In The Creation Of Princess Elizabeths Wedding Gown.Toronto, 2016: More Than Half A Century Later, Heather Mackenzie Seeks To Unravel The Mystery Of A Set Of Embroidered Flowers, A Legacy From Her Late Grandmother. How Did Her Beloved Nan, A Woman Who Never Spoke Of Her Old Life In Britain, Come To Possess The Priceless Embroideries That So Closely Resemble The Motifs On The Stunning Gown Worn By Queen Elizabeth Ii At Her Wedding Almost Seventy Years Before? And What Was Her Nans Connection To The Celebrated Textile Artist And Holocaust Survivor Miriam Dassin?With The Gown, Jennifer Robson Takes Us Inside The Workrooms Where One Of The Most Famous Wedding Gowns In History Was Created. Balancing Behindthescenes Details With A Sweeping Portrait Of A Society Left Reeling By The Calamitous Costs Of Victory, She Introduces Readers To Three Unforgettable Heroines, Their Points Of View Alternating And Intersecting Throughout Its Pages, Whose Lives Are Woven Together By The Pain Of Survival, The Bonds Of Friendship, And The Redemptive Power Of Love.For Fans Of The Crown, Looking For History Served Up As Intimate Drama, And Those Seeking Another Angle On Royal Lives, The Gown Seems Likely To Dazzle And Delight. The Washington Post
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main storyline of 'The Gown: A Novel of the Royal Wedding'? A: The novel intertwines the stories of two embroiderers in postwar Britain who participate in creating Queen Elizabeth's wedding gown and a modern-day woman unraveling her grandmother's past related to the gown.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Gown'? A: 'The Gown' is written by Jennifer Robson, an internationally bestselling author known for her historical fiction.
- Q: What historical period does the book focus on? A: The book primarily focuses on the year 1947 in postwar Britain, showcasing the struggles and resilience of its people during that time.
- Q: Is 'The Gown' a standalone novel or part of a series? A: 'The Gown' is a standalone novel, not part of a series.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Gown'? A: The novel explores themes of female self-reliance, friendship, survival, and the impact of historical events on personal lives.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Gown' have? A: 'The Gown' has a total of 400 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is sold in new condition.
- Q: When was 'The Gown' published? A: 'The Gown' was published on December 31, 2018.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Gown' have? A: 'The Gown' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Who would enjoy reading 'The Gown'? A: 'The Gown' is ideal for fans of historical fiction, especially those who appreciate stories about royal history and women's narratives.