Friday, May 30, 2014

The Forgotten Seamstress by Liz Trenow


A quilt with a history.  A quilt containing royal cloth.  A quilt spanning a number of years.  A quilt that told a story.

This mysterious ​quilt, a seamstress, stolen patches of material, royalty, ​and Caroline tell the tale of the beautiful, lovingly handmade quilt that connects Maria the seamstress​ to Caroline the present day character​ through flashbacks and recorded tapes. You will LOVE the connection.  ​

Maria's story began in an orphanage where she learned the skills of a seamstress ​and ​then moves to her being a seamstress in Buckingham Palace along with her friend, Nora.  Both girls did impeccable stitching for the royal family.

In her spare time at the castle, ​Maria made a​ quilt from royal cloth and told the story of her life in every patch and stitch​. Her quilt was handed down through the generations ​with mysteries and a story of its own.

Maria's life was changed for the worst, though, after the Prince summoned her to do some mending for him.  This beautifully told ​story continued ​from that point and back to the present.

If you enjoy reading family history and the history of family heirlooms created by a past generation and found by the present generation, you will definitely enjoy THE FORGOTTEN SEAMSTRESS.

The writing is flawless, the characters are lovable and unforgettable, the storyline will definitely hold your interest until the last page.  And...the last few pages will have you glued to each word.​ 5/5

This book was given to me free of charge by the publisher in return for an honest review.

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18 comments:

  1. ElizabethMay 30, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    Loved this book.

    I hope you get to read it.

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  2. Ann SummervilleMay 30, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    This sounds like a good book club read
    Ann

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  3. Beth HoffmanMay 30, 2014 at 2:22 PM

    I don't recall hearing of this title before, and it sounds like a story I'd enjoy. Thanks for the recommendation, Elizabeth! Happy weekend.

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  4. IreneMay 30, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    This sounds very good, my library doesn't have it, I shall have to do something about that. Thanks for the recommendation.

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  5. Mel DawnMay 30, 2014 at 2:54 PM

    "I make a lot of dresses so I love to visit ""dress forms ny"" for all my sewing needs."

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  6. Mel DawnMay 30, 2014 at 2:54 PM

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  7. ElizabethMay 30, 2014 at 5:16 PM

    It would be an excellent book club read, Cozy in Texas.

    A lot to discuss.

    THANKS for stopping.

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  8. ElizabethMay 30, 2014 at 5:41 PM

    I hope you read it, Beth. It is really good.

    Thanks for stopping.

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  9. ElizabethMay 30, 2014 at 6:12 PM

    LOL on having your library do something about this book.

    It just came out today so give them a few days. :)

    THANKS for stopping, Irene.

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  10. AnonymousJune 1, 2014 at 11:29 PM

    Sounds like a winner! Thanks for the recommendation and glad you enjoyed it so much.

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  11. ElizabethJune 2, 2014 at 7:58 AM

    Thanks for stopping, Rita.

    I hope you get to read it.

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  12. Liz ParkerJune 9, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    I haven't heard of this one but it sounds like a good read! Thanks for your comment on my Free to Fall review, too.

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  13. ElizabethJune 9, 2014 at 1:29 PM

    Oh, Elizabeth. I loved The Forgotten Seamstress.

    I hope you get to read it.

    THANKS for stopping by.

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  14. Mel DawnJune 11, 2014 at 6:58 PM

    I make a lot of dresses so I love to visit dress forms ny for all my sewing needs.

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  15. ElizabethJune 11, 2014 at 7:01 PM

    Mel Dawn...thanks for stopping.

    Dress Forms NY must be amazing for you.

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  16. Mel DawnJune 11, 2014 at 7:02 PM

    When you own a new york dress shop you need to find the best source for materials.

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  17. Laura at Library of Clean ReadsJune 25, 2014 at 12:15 PM

    I've been wanting to read your review of this book and I finally got to it. This sounds like the kind of book I love to read. I think she also has a new book out: The Poppy Factory.

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  18. ElizabethJune 25, 2014 at 12:26 PM

    She wrote The Last Telegram.

    You will love it, Laura.

    I hope you get to read it.

    THANKS for stopping.

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