6/21/2023 0 Comments The gown by jennifer robson![]() ![]() Toronto, 2016: Heather Mackenzie seeks to unravel the mystery of a legacy from her late grandmother. ![]() For Ann Hughes and Miriam Dassin, embroiderers at the famed Mayfair fashion house of Norman Hartnell, a glimmer of brightness comes in the form of their unlikely friendship and being chosen for a once-in-a-lifetime honour: taking part in the creation of Princess Elizabeth’s wedding gown. London, 1947: Besieged by a harsh winter, burdened by shortages and rationing, the people of post-war Britain are suffering despite their nation’s recent victory. ![]() The Gown is an enthralling historical novel about one of the most famous wedding dresses of the twentieth century – Queen Elizabeth’s wedding gown – and the fascinating women who made it. Perfect for anyone who’s captivated by The Crown, The Gown ‘will dazzle and delight’ (Independent) ! ![]()
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