Seamstress, The by Allison Pittman
A beautifully crafted story breathes life into the cameo character from the classic novel A Tale of Two Cities.France, 1788
It is the best of times . . .
On a tranquil farm nestled in the French countryside, two orphaned cousins--Ren e and Laurette--have been raised under the caring guardianship of young mile Gagnon, the last of a once-prosperous family. No longer starving girls, Laurette and Ren e now spend days tending Gagnon's sheep, and nights in their cozy loft, whispering secrets and dreams in this time of waning innocence and peace.
It is the worst of times . . .
Paris groans with a restlessness that can no longer be contained within its city streets. Hunger and hatred fuel her people. Violence seeps into the ornate halls of Versailles. Even Gagnon's table in the quiet village of Mouton Blanc bears witness to the rumbles of rebellion, where Marcel Moreau embodies its voice and heart.
It is the story that has never been told.
In one night, the best and worst of fate collide. A chance encounter with a fashionable woman will bring Ren e's sewing skills to light and secure a place in the court of Queen Marie Antoinette. An act of reckless passion will throw Laurette into the arms of the increasingly militant Marcel. And Gagnon, steadfast in his faith in God and country, can only watch as those he loves march straight into the heart of the revolution.
Allison Pittman is the author of Ten Thousand Charms and Speak Through the Wind, both of which have won awards. Allison spent seventeen years teaching high school English before pursuing a career in writing. Allison is now a full-time writer and the director of the Theater Arts Group ministry at her church. She and her husband, Mike, live in Texas with their two sons.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781414390468 |
| ISBN 10 | 1414390467 |
| Title | Seamstress, The |
| Author | Allison Pittman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Tyndale House Publishers |
| Year published | 2019-02-05 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
| Prizes | Commended for Christy Awards (Historical) 2019 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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