Figures in Silk A Novel
Figures in Silk, a novel by Vanora Bennett, is published by HarperCollins and was released on March 2, 2010. This reprint edition spans 496 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds in 1471, focusing on merchant John Lambert’s two daughters, Jane Shore and Isabel, as they navigate the complexities of love, ambition, and betrayal against a backdrop of political intrigue.
Readers will find a rich narrative that explores the lives of Jane and Isabel as they confront monumental challenges. Jane becomes embroiled in a scandalous affair with King Edward IV, while Isabel, after her husband’s untimely death, embarks on a journey of self-discovery through the world of silk and fabric trade. The novel delves into themes of loyalty and rivalry, as Isabel forges alliances and faces adversaries, ultimately leading to life-altering decisions for both sisters.
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In 1471, merchant John Lambert marries off his two beautiful daughters. The elder, Jane Shore, soon begins a notorious liaison with King Edward IV. The other sister, industrious and clever Isabel, is wed to the scion of a wealthy silk dynasty—and faces a monumental challenge when her husband is killed. Forced into apprenticeship to her mother-in-law, Alice Claver, Isabel learns to love the exotic fabrics from Italy, Persia, Spain, Tunisia, and beyond, discovering both loyal friends and dangerous enemies in this breathtaking new world. But Isabel’s most powerful alliance will be with sister Jane’s royal lover. And when the political landscape shifts perilously, one sister ?will fall while the other rises—as dire choices are made that will change their lives forever.
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