- After the Great War took both her beloved brother and her fiancé, Violet Speedwell has become a "surplus woman," one of a generation doomed to a life of spinsterhood after the war killed so many young men. Yet Violet cannot reconcile herself to a life spent caring for her grieving, embittered mother. After countless meals of boiled eggs and dry toast, she saves enough to move out of her mother's place and into the town of Winchester, home to one of England's grandest cathedrals. There, Violet is drawn into a society of broderers--women who embroider kneelers for the Cathedral, carrying on a centuries-long tradition of bringing comfort to worshippers. Violet finds support and community in the group, fulfilment in the work they create, and even a growing friendship with the vivacious Gilda. But when forces threaten her new independence and another war appears on the horizon, Violet must fight to put down roots in a place where women aren't expected to grow.
Information
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
400
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780008153847
Publish year:
2020
Publish date:
Oct. 15, 2020
Tracy Chevalier
Tracy Chevalier is a bestselling American-British author known for her historical fiction novels. Her most notable work, "Girl with a Pearl Earring," is a fictional account of the creation of Johannes Vermeer's famous painting. Chevalier's writing is characterized by meticulous research, vivid descriptions, and compelling storytelling. She has made significant contributions to the historical fiction genre, bringing to life lesser-known historical events and figures. Chevalier's works have been praised for their attention to detail and ability to transport readers to different time periods.
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