Figures in Silk, Vanora Bennett
Figures in Silk, Vanora Bennett
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Figures in Silk

Author: Vanora Bennett

Narrator: Katherine Kellgren

Unabridged: 15 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 03/24/2009

Categories: Fiction


Synopsis

“Bennett’s medieval England comes alive in ways a reader can immediately relate to, even while being transported away from the modern world.”
—Christian Science Monitor The story of two sisters caught up in the maelstrom of historic events, Figures in Silk by Vanora Bennett combines the fascinating art and history of silk making with political intrigue and a sweeping, unforgettable love story. A breathing immersion into a Tudor England torn asunder by the War of the Roses, Figures in Silk is historical fiction at its finest—a rare and welcome treat for readers captivated by the fiction of Tracy Chevalier, Sarah Dunant, Geraldine Brooks, Susan Vreeland, and the Boleyn novels of Phillipa Gregory.

About Vanora Bennett

Vanora Bennett is the author of two acclaimed novels, Portrait of an Unknown Woman and Figures in Silk, and an award-winning journalist. She has contributed to the Los Angeles Times, the Times Literary Supplement, The Times (London), and the BBC. She lives in North London with her husband and two children.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Margo on August 02, 2011

This was the third book I read in close sucession of the War of the Roses time period in medieval England. The other two were The White Queen by Philippa Gregory and The King's Grace by Ann Easter Smith (see previous review). Reading all three provided an interesting perspective on Edward V, Richard......more

Goodreads review by Annette on June 20, 2018

Set in the second half of the 15th century London, during the time when Edward IV is restored to the throne and later his brother Richard III takes the reign. This story brings to light the world of silkwomen of the 15th century London and their partnership with mercers to do business together. Inevi......more

Goodreads review by HÜLYA on November 28, 2018

Tam da okumak istediğim kurgu ve temaya sahip bir kitap idi.. 15.Yüzyılda geçen bu hikaye de o dönemde pek görülmeyen güçlü bir kadın karakteri vardı. Kadının söz hakkı yok kendi hayatı ile ilgili karar verme hakkı yoktu. Ama İsabel ve Hane bu prangayı kendi üslupları ile yıktılar. İkisi de büyük mac......more

Goodreads review by Cititoare Calatoare on March 12, 2023

Recomand aceasta carte celor pasionati de fictiune istorica si nu numai. Razbunari, rasturnari de situatie, comploturi, dragoste, istorie, crime si alte marsavii, ambitie, speranta, toate se regasesc in acest frumos roman.......more