The lost dresses of Italy : a novel / M.A. McLaughlin.
"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."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781639105649
- ISBN: 1639105646
- Physical Description: 276 pages ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Alcove Press, 2024.
- Copyright: ©2024
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Subject: | Rossetti, Christina Georgina, 1830-1894 > Fiction. Museums > Fiction. Widows > Fiction. Dresses > Fiction. Letters > Fiction. Verona (Italy) > Fiction. |
Genre: | Historical fiction. |
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- 2 of 8 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Mars Hill Library | FIC MCL (Text) | 30229101336559 | Adult New Fiction | Checked out | 03/27/2024 |