"Trenow (The Forgotten Seamstress, 2014) interweaves several narrative strands into a vivid historical tapestry, depicting both the silk trade and the silk riots in eighteenth-century England." - Booklist
"In this compelling story set at the time of the silk riots in the Age of Enlightenment, her knowledge of cloth and color shines throughout.
" - Historical Novels Review
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Overview
The Hidden Thread is a breathtaking novel about the intricate craft of silk and the heartbreak of forbidden love.
When Anna Butterfield's mother dies, she's sent to live with her uncle, a silk merchant in London, to make a good match and provide for her father and sister. There, she meets Henri, a French immigrant and apprentice hoping to become a master weaver. But Henri, born into a lower class, becomes embroiled in the silk riots that break out as weavers protest for a fair wage.
New York Times bestselling author Liz Trenow weaves a luminous tale of class struggle and star-crossed love.
Originally published in the UK as THE SILK WEAVER
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781492637523 |
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Publisher: | Sourcebooks |
Publication date: | 05/01/2017 |
Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
Format: | NOOK Book |
Pages: | 384 |
Sales rank: | 538,878 |
File size: | 1 MB |