Mclaughlin M. A.
Mclaughlin M. A. - The Lost Dresses Of Italy A Novel - Hardcover
Mclaughlin M. A. - The Lost Dresses Of Italy A Novel - Hardcover
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Description: Verona 1947. Textile historian Marianne Baxter comes to post - war Italy with one thing on her mind: three pristine Victorian dresses once owned by the famous poet Christina Rossetti. Hidden away in a trunk for nearly a century they were recently discovered at the Fondazione Museo Menigatti and Marianne's expertise is needed before they go on exhibit. Still grieving the loss of her husband the trip is also a reason for Marianne to start over. But when she arrives she discovers an unsupportive but handsome museum owner a superstitious local community and a mysterious letter with a scribbled warning hidden among the dresses. Verona 1864. Christina Rossetti returns to her family's homeland in hopes of leaving her unfulfilled personal life and poetry career in England and beginning a new chapter. After a chance encounter with an old family friend she finds a gift her father once gave her: a small ornate box with the three Muses carved into the lid. When she stumbles across a secret compartment Christina finds a letter from her father with an urgent and personal request. The letter speaking of a pendant and stolen book that must be returned connects Marianne and Christina - and leaves them both with more questions than answers. Inspired by the real - life mysteries surrounding poet Christina Rossetti The Lost Dresses transports readers to Verona with the enchantment and intrigue of Italian art and fashion.
Title: The Lost Dresses Of Italy A Novel
Author(s): Mclaughlin M. A.
Publisher: Crooked Lane Books
Barcode: 9781639105649
Pages: 304 Pages
Publication Date: 2/6/2024
Category: Historical Fiction
Description: Verona 1947. Textile historian Marianne Baxter comes to post - war Italy with one thing on her mind: three pristine Victorian dresses once owned by the famous poet Christina Rossetti. Hidden away in a trunk for nearly a century they were recently discovered at the Fondazione Museo Menigatti and Marianne's expertise is needed before they go on exhibit. Still grieving the loss of her husband the trip is also a reason for Marianne to start over. But when she arrives she discovers an unsupportive but handsome museum owner a superstitious local community and a mysterious letter with a scribbled warning hidden among the dresses. Verona 1864. Christina Rossetti returns to her family's homeland in hopes of leaving her unfulfilled personal life and poetry career in England and beginning a new chapter. After a chance encounter with an old family friend she finds a gift her father once gave her: a small ornate box with the three Muses carved into the lid. When she stumbles across a secret compartment Christina finds a letter from her father with an urgent and personal request. The letter speaking of a pendant and stolen book that must be returned connects Marianne and Christina - and leaves them both with more questions than answers. Inspired by the real - life mysteries surrounding poet Christina Rossetti The Lost Dresses transports readers to Verona with the enchantment and intrigue of Italian art and fashion.
Title: The Lost Dresses Of Italy A Novel
Author(s): Mclaughlin M. A.
Publisher: Crooked Lane Books
Barcode: 9781639105649
Pages: 304 Pages
Publication Date: 2/6/2024
Category: Historical Fiction
