The Lost Dresses of Italy by M A Mclaughlin

The Lost Dresses of Italy by M A Mclaughlin

In this rich, atmospheric historical novel, perfect for fans of Brenda Janowitz and Adriana Trigiani, two stories of love and deceit intertwine nearly a hundred years apart in Verona, Italy.

Verona, 1947. Textile historian Marianne Baxter comes to post-war Italy with one thing on her mind:  three pristine Victorian dresses, once owned by the famous poet Christina Rossetti. Hidden away in a trunk for nearly a century, they were recently discovered at the Fondazione Museo Menigatti and Marianne's expertise is needed before they go on exhibit. Still grieving the loss of her husband, the trip is also a reason for Marianne to start over. But when she arrives, she discovers an unsupportive but handsome museum owner, a superstitious local community, and a mysterious letter with a scribbled warning hidden among the dresses.

Verona, 1864. Christina Rossetti returns to her family's homeland in hopes of leaving her unfulfilled personal life and poetry career in England and beginning a new chapter. After a chance encounter with an old family friend, she finds a gift her father once gave her:  a small ornate box with the three Muses carved into the lid. When she stumbles across a secret compartment, Christina finds a letter from her father with an urgent and personal request.

The letter, speaking of a pendant and stolen book that must be returned, connects Marianne and Christina--and leaves them both with more questions than answers. Inspired by the real-life mysteries surrounding poet Christina Rossetti, The Lost Dresses transports readers to Verona with the enchantment and intrigue of Italian art and fashion.

Marty Ambrose and her husband, photographer Jim McLaughlin, reside on an island in Southwest Florida with their various animals. She teaches English at a local public college and tends to her mango tree when she's not writing mysteries.

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ISBN 13	9781639105649
ISBN 10	1639105646
Title	The Lost Dresses of Italy
Author	M A Mclaughlin
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Crooked Lane Books
Year published	2024-02-06
Number of pages	304
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.