Liz Trenow
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London, 1760. When Anna Butterfield's mother dies, she's sent to live with her uncle, a silk merchant in London, to make a good match and provide for her father and sister. There, she meets Henri, a French immigrant and apprentice hoping to become a master weaver. But Henri, born into a lower class, becomes embroiled in the silk riots that break out as weavers protest for a fair wage.With her family's security at stake--and her reputation on the line--will...
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Perfect for fans of The Alice Network and The Nightingale, this gripping story of love, courage, and a sister's sacrifice shines a light on the forgotten heroes of WWII. England, 1944. As I look around the childhood room I used to share with my twin brother, Ed, I realize just how much the war has taken from us already. Ed was never the same after he helped our father in the Dunkirk rescue. Clutching his call-up letter in my hands, I know that Ed...