Rosalind Laker
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An epic generational tale of loves lost, promises kept, dreams broken, and monarchies shattered, To Dance with Kings is a story of passion and privilege, humble beginnings and limitless ambition.
On a May morning in 1664, in the small village of Versailles, as hundreds of young aristocrats are coming to pay court to King Louis XIV, a peasant fan-maker gives birth to her first and only child, Marguerite. Determined to give her
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A “compelling” historical novel of a seamstress in Imperial Russia and Paris (Booklist).
Marguerite Laurent has been summoned to the Imperial Court of Empress Elizabeth to work as her personal embroiderer. The journey is long and dangerous, but in her new position, Marguerite will form a friendship with the empress’s daughter-in-law, who will become known as Catherine the Great. And she will find...
Marguerite Laurent has been summoned to the Imperial Court of Empress Elizabeth to work as her personal embroiderer. The journey is long and dangerous, but in her new position, Marguerite will form a friendship with the empress’s daughter-in-law, who will become known as Catherine the Great. And she will find...
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When Anna Harvik travels to Norway in 1946 in order to visit the family of her late husband, the country is only just recovering from five cruel years of Nazi occupation. So it is with surprise that she finds in this cold and bitter country the capacity for new love and perhaps even a new home.
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“Filled with rich period detail, this historical romance will appeal to readers who enjoy learning about other cultures and times.” —Booklist
In seventeenth-century Rotterdam, young Saskia is lady’s maid to wealthy English merchant’s wife. But her talent for manufacturing beautifying face balms far exceeds her lowly status.
When the Gibbons family returns to England, Saskia goes...
In seventeenth-century Rotterdam, young Saskia is lady’s maid to wealthy English merchant’s wife. But her talent for manufacturing beautifying face balms far exceeds her lowly status.
When the Gibbons family returns to England, Saskia goes...
13) Tree of gold
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Doubleday
Pub. Date
1986.
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English
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Tells the unforgettable story of two great silk weaving families in Lyons during the Napoleonic era. They are bitter rivals in their desire to supply the Emperor with exquisite fabrics.
14) Banners of silk
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Doubleday
Pub. Date
1981.
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English
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Ambitious, self-confident Louise works to succeed as a quality seamstress in Paris, and meets the successful young Englishman, Will Russell.
17) Circle of pearls
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Doubleday
Pub. Date
[1990]
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English
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Julia Pallister, a daughter of a staunchly Royalist family, grows to womanhood during the turbulent days of the Civil War, Puritan rule, the plague and the Great Fire of London.
20) Jewelled path
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Doubleday
Pub. Date
1983.
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English
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Irene Lindsay opposes her father's will by studying the designs of avant garde artists Lalique, Tiffany, and Faberge.
