Tapestry of Queens A Story of Scotland Struggle for Independence edition by Carol Milkuhn Literature Fiction eBooks
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A Tapestry of Queens gives us a view of three late 16th-century courts — England, Scotland, and by extension France — through the adventures of a heroine who is dressmaker/needlewoman to a succession of queens, from Kathryn Howard to Catherine Parr, plus Marie de Guise to the north.
As Queen’s Mercer, responsible for the wardrobes of royalty, Cordelia Shelton has had the good fortune to serve three of Henry VIII’s wives. The execution of Kathryn Howard, however, has proven disastrous for Cordelia and her merchant husband, leaving Cordelia without a position at court and the family close to financial ruin.
Then, without warning, Cordelia’s world is turned upside down. Although Scotland and England are on the brink of war, Marie de Guise, wife of James V of Scotland, has requested Cordelia’s services as dressmaker. Cordelia’s journey to Edinburgh leads her into a world of international intrigue and betrayal as she seeks to befriend both Marie de Guise and Catherine Parr — the woman she realizes King Henry has chosen for his sixth wife. As the novel unfolds, Cordelia’s intelligence, resolution, and skill with a needle prove essential for her survival.
Tapestry of Queens A Story of Scotland Struggle for Independence edition by Carol Milkuhn Literature Fiction eBooks
A Tapestry of Queens by Carol Milkuhn (Bagwyn Books, 2014) follows the story of a dressmaker to queens in the English court, as she makes her way to Scotland in service of Marie de Guise, and back to England to the house of Catherine Parr. The novel is enriched with descriptions of jeweled and embroidered gowns, cuffs, and headdresses. There are rivalries with other court dressmakers and tailors, as well as encounters with various nefarious characters such as a priest, a spy, and a corrupt Scottish lord. The main character, the mercer Cordelia, often turns up in the right place at the right time--or in the wrong place at the wrong time--overhearing key conversations and witnessing pivotal moments in British history. She plays both the role of an unseen servant and of someone whom the powerful use for their own schemes. Emblematic of the court of this unpredictable monarch, she is trailed by an entourage of characters intent on either ruining her reputation or taking her life. While I enjoyed the setting and the portraits through Cordelia’s eyes of some of the celebrated men and women of Henry VIII’s time, the storyline seemed somewhat incohesive, with the sense that Cordelia was being moved rather like a chess piece across the playing-board of Tudor England.Product details
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Tapestry of Queens A Story of Scotland Struggle for Independence edition by Carol Milkuhn Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
"A Tapestry of Queens" is an enjoyable read, giving us a view of three late 16th-century courts -- England, Scotland, and by extension France -- through the adventures of an interesting heroine who is dressmaker/needlewoman to a succession of queens, from Katherine Howard to Catherine Parr, plus Marie de Guise to the north. The background detail is great!
A Tapestry of Queens by Carol Milkuhn (Bagwyn Books, 2014) follows the story of a dressmaker to queens in the English court, as she makes her way to Scotland in service of Marie de Guise, and back to England to the house of Catherine Parr. The novel is enriched with descriptions of jeweled and embroidered gowns, cuffs, and headdresses. There are rivalries with other court dressmakers and tailors, as well as encounters with various nefarious characters such as a priest, a spy, and a corrupt Scottish lord. The main character, the mercer Cordelia, often turns up in the right place at the right time--or in the wrong place at the wrong time--overhearing key conversations and witnessing pivotal moments in British history. She plays both the role of an unseen servant and of someone whom the powerful use for their own schemes. Emblematic of the court of this unpredictable monarch, she is trailed by an entourage of characters intent on either ruining her reputation or taking her life. While I enjoyed the setting and the portraits through Cordelia’s eyes of some of the celebrated men and women of Henry VIII’s time, the storyline seemed somewhat incohesive, with the sense that Cordelia was being moved rather like a chess piece across the playing-board of Tudor England.
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