The Gown

by Jennifer Robson

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I read this on the recommendation of my wife, plus I was curious about it. It's a great story, centring around the gown worn by the Queen, when she was still a princess, at her wedding in 1947. The book follows the lives of three women, with each chapter in turn telling part of their individual story. Two of the women, Ann and Miriam, are involved in making the gown in 1947, whereas the third woman, Heather, the granddaughter of one of the other two, has her perspective from 2016 shared.

The different perspectives are interesting, especially as Heather, who lives in Canada, had no idea that her grandmother was even involved in the making of the gown. Her story picks up after the death of her grandmother. She decides to travel to England after she discovers some mysterious patches of embroidery left to her by her grandmother. This journey becomes one of discovery for her, not just about her grandmother, but also about herself.

Rather than she any more, of you are interested, then give this book a go. It is well worth the read. The history is accurate and the characters are believable, plus the story is a great one.