Figures in Silk
Published on 6. May 2008
Book
Hardback
464 pages
978-0-00-722494-4 (ISBN)
Description
A sumptuous wedding feast, two advantageous marriages and a blessing from the golden king
When silk merchant John Lambert marries off his two beautiful daughters, their fortunes are set to change forever. Elder daughter Jane starts a notorious liaison with Edward IV, while her sister, Isabel, as the new silkweaver to the court, becomes privy to its most intimate secrets. Could they hold the keys to power in this time of uncertainty?
Vanora Bennett brings to life a time of passions and politics, a time of turmoil and tension, a world in flux and a country up for grabs.
When silk merchant John Lambert marries off his two beautiful daughters, their fortunes are set to change forever. Elder daughter Jane starts a notorious liaison with Edward IV, while her sister, Isabel, as the new silkweaver to the court, becomes privy to its most intimate secrets. Could they hold the keys to power in this time of uncertainty?
Vanora Bennett brings to life a time of passions and politics, a time of turmoil and tension, a world in flux and a country up for grabs.
Reviews / Votes
Praise for Figures in Silk:'A richly textured historical novel' The Times
'A vivid, unmissable novel' Eve
'Bennett's novel has the verve of a thriller and the heady rush of a fine historical romance' Easy Living
'A masterly piece of story-telling' Woman & Home
'...she presents historical detail with a lightness of touch that brings the silk weavers and their trade vivdly to life.'
Ham and High
Praise for Portrait of an Unknown Woman:
'Bennett's background detail is impeccable - part love story, part thriller, all excellently imagined and written' The Times
'There is plenty to admire and enjoy in Bennett's portrayal of a society convulsed by radical change...Vanora Bennett is a writer to watch' Times Literary Supplement
'Distinguished...Romance, intrigue and art history are confidently blended, and Holbein canvases are afforded starring roles' Daily Mail
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 141 mm
Thickness: 34 mm
Weight
616 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-722494-4 (9780007224944)
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Vanora Bennett is a journalist and writer. She lived and worked in Russia for 7 years, writing for Reuters and the LA Times. She has been a foreign correspondent and feature writer and contributed to publications including The Times, the LA Times, the Guardian, the Observer and the Evening Standard. She lives in London with her husband and two sons. She has written two previous novels: Portrait of an Unknown Woman and Queen of Silks. Her latest novel, Blood Royal comes out in May 2009.