| The Tailor's Daughter Library Edition Contributor(s): Graham, Janice (Author), Svendsgaard, Traci (Read by) |
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ISBN: 0786160411 ISBN-13: 9780786160419 Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks OUR PRICE: $81.00 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: October 2006 Annotation: From the bestselling author of Firebird?set in the elegant world of London's Savile Row in the 1860?s, this is the story of an unconventional tailor's daughter who is swept up in a suspenseful drama of passion and intrigue Summer of Roses. When a fever leaves her deaf at the age of sixteen, shattering her hopes of marriage, Veda Grenfell turns her exceptional talent to her father's prestigious Savile Row tailoring firm. She matures into a woman of eye-catching beauty, but it is her indomitable spirit that earns her the admiration of Harry Breadalbane, heir to an earldom. When passion turns to betrayal, Veda abandons her beloved savile Row and sets off on a treacherous journey into a world of deception, murder and madness. The Tailor's Daughter is a richly detailed and suspenseful historical novel that surpasses Graham's New York Times bestseller Firebird. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Romance - Historical - General - Fiction | Romance - Suspense |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 1.19" H x 6.32" W x 6.78" (0.82 lbs) |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From the author of the New York Times bestseller Firebird comes this richly detailed historical novel of an unconventional tailor's daughter who is swept up in a suspenseful drama of passion and intrigue. When a fever leaves her deaf at the age of sixteen, shattering her hopes of marriage, Veda Grenfell turns her exceptional talent to her father's prestigious Savile Row tailoring firm. She matures into a woman of eye-catching beauty, but it is her indomitable spirit that earns her the admiration of Harry Breadalbane, heir to an earldom. When passion turns to betrayal, Veda abandons her beloved Savile Row and sets off on a treacherous journey into a world of deception, murder and madness. |
Contributor Bio(s): Graham, Janice: - Janice Graham, a Kansas native with an MA in French literature, studied film at the University of Southern California and English literature at UCLA, after which she began a career as a screenwriter. She lived abroad for more than fifteen years, primarily in Greece, Israel and Paris. She currently resides in Florence, Italy. Svendsgaard, Traci: -Traci Svendsgaard is a veteran of a twenty-five year voice-over career. In addition, she and her husband, Lars, host The Retro Lounge on Jefferson Public Radio. They live a simple life in Southern Oregon. |