The Gown

The Gown
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Publisher : HarperCollins
Total Pages : 425
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ISBN-10 : 9780062674968
ISBN-13 : 006267496X
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis The Gown by : Jennifer Robson

One of the most anticipated reads from InStyle, HelloGiggles, Hypable, Bookbub, and Bookriot! One of Real Simple's Best Historical Fiction novels of the year! “The Gown is marvelous and moving, a vivid portrait of female self-reliance in a world racked by the cost of war.”--Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network From the internationally bestselling author of Somewhere in France comes an enthralling historical novel about one of the most famous wedding dresses of the twentieth century—Queen Elizabeth’s wedding gown—and 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 Elizabeth’s forthcoming wedding London, 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 nation’s 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 once-in-a-lifetime honor: taking part in the creation of Princess Elizabeth’s 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 Nan’s 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 behind-the-scenes 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.

The Princess Gown

The Princess Gown
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Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages : 36
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ISBN-10 : 0618862595
ISBN-13 : 9780618862597
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis The Princess Gown by : Linda Leopold Strauss

If the wedding dress Hanna's family is making is not chosen for the princess, they will go to the poor house, but her abilities give her father a very good chance of becoming Embroiderer to the Princess.

Girl in a Green Gown

Girl in a Green Gown
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Publisher : Random House
Total Pages : 288
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ISBN-10 : 9780701183370
ISBN-13 : 0701183373
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis Girl in a Green Gown by : Carola Hicks

"The Arnolfini portrait, painted by Jan van Eyck in 1434, is one of the world's most famous paintings. It intrigues all who see it. Scholars and the public alike have puzzled over the meaning of this haunting gem of medieval art, a subtle and beautiful double portrait of a wealthy Bruges merchant and his wife. The enigmatic couple seem to be conveying a message to us across the centuries, but what? Is the painting the celebration of marriage or pregnancy, a memorial to a wife who died in childbirth, a fashion statement or a status symbol? Using her acclaimed forensic skills as an art historian, Carola Hicks set out to decode the mystery, uncovering a few surprises along the way. She also tells the fascinating story of the painting's survival through fires, battles, hazardous sea journeys, and its role as a mirror reflecting the culture and history of the time - from jewel of the Hapsburg empire to Napoleonic war trophy. Uniquely, for a masterpiece this old, it can be tracked through every single owner, from the mysterious Mr Arnolfini via various monarchs to a hard-up Waterloo war hero, until it finally came to rest in 1842 as an early star of the National Gallery. These owners, too, have cameo parts in this enthralling story of how an artwork of genius can speak afresh to each new generation"--Publisher's website.

Cloak & Gown

Cloak & Gown
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Publisher : William Morrow
Total Pages : 616
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015010422338
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis Cloak & Gown by : Robin W. Winks

"Cloak & gown" explores the underlying bonds between the world of the university and that of the intelligence community.

The Gown

The Gown
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Publisher :
Total Pages :
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ISBN-10 : 0998990949
ISBN-13 : 9780998990941
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis The Gown by : Emilie Autumn

A young woman is driven to madness by the periodically reoccurring appearance of a hospital gown that first traumatized her as a child.

A Gown of Spanish Lace (Women of the West Book #11)

A Gown of Spanish Lace (Women of the West Book #11)
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Publisher : Baker Books
Total Pages : 264
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ISBN-10 : 9781585587322
ISBN-13 : 158558732X
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis A Gown of Spanish Lace (Women of the West Book #11) by : Janette Oke

Ariana loves her life as a schoolteacher in a little frontier town. But one evening after classes are done and she prepares to hurry home, her life changes in an instant when a band of rough outlaws abduct her and take her far away from all she has ever known. Trapped in a small shack, Ariana prays and waits, her emotions swinging between terror and boredom as days stretch into weeks. Still, the outlaws refuse to tell her why they've taken her or what they plan to do. Then the boss's son appears in the doorway of her cabin. He seems different from the others, but can she trust him? Will she ever again see her mother and father, the couple who lovingly adopted her and raised her as their own? Will she ever wear the beautiful wedding dress so carefully saved for her--her one remaining link to her birth parents?

Wedding Gown Book

Wedding Gown Book
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 152
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ISBN-10 : 1610594843
ISBN-13 : 9781610594844
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Synopsis Wedding Gown Book by : Elizabeth Shimer

The Scarlet Gown

The Scarlet Gown
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Publisher : Harlequin
Total Pages : 176
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ISBN-10 : 9781460335048
ISBN-13 : 146033504X
Rating : 4/5 (48 Downloads)

Synopsis The Scarlet Gown by : Sarah Mallory

WHAT IS HE HIDING FROM HER? When impoverished Lucy Halbrook arrives at Lord Adversane's estate she knows her assignment is unusual—not only will she act as hostess at his Midsummer's Eve play, she must also pretend to be his fiancée! What Lucy doesn't know is that Ralph is hiding something dark and dangerous. He must uncover the truth behind his wife's death—and Lucy is the key. She challenges him at every turn and, as each day passes, unlocks a little more of Ralph's guarded heart….

Gown with the Wind

Gown with the Wind
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Publisher : Kensington Cozies
Total Pages : 265
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781496717528
ISBN-13 : 149671752X
Rating : 4/5 (28 Downloads)

Synopsis Gown with the Wind by : Stephanie Blackmoore

Tomorrow is another death for the woman whose weddings always seem to go off with a hitch—from the author of Murder Borrowed, Murder Blue. Professional wedding planner Mallory Shepard knows her job is challenging under any circumstances. But this time the groom is her ex—and someone invites murder . . . Mallory’s fine—really—handling the wedding arrangements for her ex, Keith. But his fiancée, Becca, has at the last minute decided to switch from a Japanese-cherry-blossom theme to a Gone with the Wind theme. She wants to honor her ailing grandmother, who owns an impressive collection of GWTW memorabilia—and who is fiercely at odds with the groom’s mother over the nuptial plans. But among other complications, Becca gets into a fight with an old childhood rival over a replica Scarlett O’Hara wedding gown. She wins the dress—but soon becomes a murder suspect when the other woman is found dead in Becca’s swimming pool. And it’s up to Mallory to solve the mystery behind this unhappy occasion, before a different kind of civil war breaks out . . . Praise for Engaged in Death “Had me in its spell from page one. Readers will love this.” —Leslie Meier, New York Times bestselling author “I had great fun reading the adventures of nouveau sleuth Mallory Shepard as she wrangles corpses, kittens, and a cheating fiancé in this charming debut mystery.” —Laura Levine, author of Murder Has Nine Lives “[A] cozy combination of mystery, romance, and recipes.” —Kirkus Reviews

The Green Satin Gown

The Green Satin Gown
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Publisher : Good Press
Total Pages : 86
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ISBN-10 : EAN:4064066213473
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis The Green Satin Gown by : Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards

"The Green Satin Gown" by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.