Soon, riled up by Belle's competitors, the outmoded workers seek violent revenge. Her shop destroyed, Belle travels to London to seek redress from Parliament. While there, the Prince Regent, future King George IV, commissions her to provide fabrics for his Royal Pavilion. As Belle's renown spreads, she meets handsome cabinetmaker Putnam Boyce, but worries that marriage will mean sacrificing her now flourishing shop. And after Wesley plots to kidnap the newly-crowned King—whose indiscretions are surfacing—she finds herself entangled in a duplicitous world of shifting allegiances.
Painting a vivid portrait of life in the British Regency, Christine Trent spins a harrowing tale of ambition, vengeance, love, and complex loyalties against the dynamic backdrop of the early Industrial Revolution.
Praise for the novels of Christine Trent
"Marguerite is a strong heroine, and following her adventures is enjoyable. . ..Readers interested in the battle of Trafalgar will find this retelling compelling." —Publishers Weekly on A Royal Likeness
"Readers are truly gifted with a wondrous portrait." —Romantic Times on A Royal Likeness (4 stars)
"Exuberant, sparkling, beguiling. . .brims with Dickensian gusto!" —Barbara Kyle, author of The Queen's Lady on The Queen's Dollmaker
"Winningly original. . .glittering with atmospheric detail!" —Leslie Carroll, author of Royal Affairs on The Queen's Dollmaker
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January 31, 2012 -
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9780758278050
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- ISBN: 9780758278050
- File size: 859 KB
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