The Dressmaker of Draper's Lane: An Evocative Historical Novel From the Author of The Silk Weaver

The Dressmaker of Draper's Lane: An Evocative Historical Novel From the Author of The Silk Weaver

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Publisher's Synopsis

The richest silk hides the deepest secrets . . .

The Dressmaker of Draper's Lane
by Liz Trenow is an immersive historical novel set during the opulence and extravagance of the London silk trade in the mid-eighteenth century.


1768, London.

As a foundling who rose from poverty and now runs her own successful dressmaking business in the heart of society London, Miss Charlotte is a remarkable woman, admired by many. She has no need, nor desire, to marry. The people she values most are her friend Anna, her recently-found sister Louisa and nephew Peter.

She feels herself fortunate, and should be content with what she has. But something is missing.

A small piece of rare silk discovered in a bundle of scraps at auction triggers a curious sense of familiarity, and prompts her to unpick a past filled with extraordinary secrets and revelations . . .

Book information

ISBN: 9781509879816
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Imprint: Pan Books
Pub date:
Edition: Paperback original
DEWEY: 823.92
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 333
Weight: 276g
Height: 199mm
Width: 136mm
Spine width: 24mm