Figures in Silk (edit title)

Shelfari edited the subjects of Figures in Silk 2 weeks ago.

• Added the subject: Subjects > Literature and Fiction > World Literature > British > Historical
• Added the subject: Subjects > Literature and Fiction > Genre Fiction > Historical
• Added the subject: Subjects > Literature and Fiction > Contemporary

Holly J approved Michael’s request to change the title of Figures in Silk Wednesday, February 10 2010.

Michael changed the title of Figures in Silk Tuesday, February 9 2010.

Shelfari edited the classification of Figures in Silk Tuesday, January 19 2010.

• changed the Dewey Classification: 823.92

Timothy Gray approved Katy-did’s request to combine 2 books, including Figures in Silk, Sunday, September 20 2009.

Katy-did submitted a request to combine 2 books, including Figures in Silk, Sunday, September 20 2009.

Shelfari edited the description of Figures in Silk Tuesday, August 4 2009.

• Two sisters discover passion during the War of the Roses—one in the arms of the king, the other in the world of silk From the author of the acclaimed novel Portrait of an Unknown Woman comes an epic tale of love and intrigue. The year is 1471. Edward IV, who won the throne with the help of his brother, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, is restoring law and order after years of war. Under Edward IV, life in England begins to improve. Business is booming once more and the printing and silk industries prosper in London. When silk merchant John Lambert marries off his two beautiful daughters, their fortunes are forever changed. Elder daughter Jane Shore begins a notorious liaison with the king while industrious and clever Isabel finds herself married into the house of Claver, a wealthy silk dynasty. Fate delivers Isabel a challenge when her new husband is killed and she is forced into apprenticeship to her mother-in-law, Alice Claver. It is from Alice Claver that Isabel learns to love silk and the exotic and passionate fabrics from Italy, Persia, Spain, Tunisia, and beyond. Isabel learns to make her way in this new world of silk—to find friends and enemies—and she strikes an alliance with her sister's lover, King Edward IV, that will bring the secrets of silk-making to London. As Isabel grows in power and her plan for a silk industry run by Englishwomen is set into motion, the political landscape shifts in dangerous ways. One sister will fall as the other rises and choices must be made that will change their lives forever.

Shelfari edited the contributors of Figures in Silk Friday, July 24 2009.

• Added a contributor: Vanora Bennett: (Primary Author)