Figures in Silk LP A Novel
Figures in Silk LP A Novel by Vanora Bennett, published by Harper Collins on March 24, 2009, is a large print edition comprising 640 pages. Set during the War of the Roses, this novel explores the intertwined lives of two sisters, Jane and Isabel, against the backdrop of political intrigue and the burgeoning silk industry in 15th-century England. As Edward IV works to restore order after years of conflict, the sisters navigate their fates—one embroiled in a scandalous affair with the king, while the other delves into the world of silk.
Readers will find a rich narrative that delves into themes of ambition, family loyalty, and the complexities of love. Isabel’s journey from widowhood to becoming a key player in the silk trade showcases her resilience and ingenuity as she learns the art of silk-making from her mother-in-law. The novel presents a vivid portrayal of the era, highlighting the economic revival and the personal struggles faced by women in a male-dominated society. As the sisters’ paths diverge, the story unfolds with the promise of power, betrayal, and the pursuit of dreams amidst the shifting political landscape.
Official synopsis Publisher
Two sisters discover passion during the War of the Roses—one in the arms of the king, the other in the world of silk
From the author of the acclaimed novel Portrait of an Unknown Woman comes an epic tale of love and intrigue. The year is 1471. Edward IV, who won the throne with the help of his brother, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, is restoring law and order after years of war. Under Edward IV, life in England begins to improve. Business is booming once more and the printing and silk industries prosper in London.
When silk merchant John Lambert marries off his two beautiful daughters, their fortunes are forever changed. Elder daughter Jane Shore begins a notorious liaison with the king while industrious and clever Isabel finds herself married into the house of Claver, a wealthy silk dynasty. Fate delivers Isabel a challenge when her new husband is killed and she is forced into apprenticeship to her mother-in-law, Alice Claver.
It is from Alice Claver that Isabel learns to love silk and the exotic and passionate fabrics from Italy, Persia, Spain, Tunisia, and beyond. Isabel learns to make her way in this new world of silk—to find friends and enemies—and she strikes an alliance with her sister’s lover, King Edward IV, that will bring the secrets of silk-making to London. As Isabel grows in power and her plan for a silk industry run by Englishwomen is set into motion, the political landscape shifts in dangerous ways. One sister will fall as the other rises and choices must be made that will change their lives forever.
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