Ribbon Weaver - Softcover

Goodwin, Rosie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0755353900 ISBN 13: 9780755353903

Publisher: Headline, 2011

Synopsis

A baby rescued from the snow. A wealthy family's tragic secret. A girl determined to make her mark.

One winter's night, Molly Earnshaw rescues a newborn baby from the snow and changes two families for ever. The tiny girl grows into a beautiful and gifted young woman. Although devoted to Molly, Amy has far-reaching ambitions - encouraged by her neighbour's son, Toby, she longs to move beyond ribbon-weaving to designing the hats and clothes the ribbons adorn. Her talent is recognised by Samuel Forrester, the influential owner of famous hat factories and shops. But Samuel is a haunted man with secrets in his past that torture him and his family. His son's wife, Eugenie, is deeply troubled, and when Amy's flair leads her to London and then Paris, Eugenie is consumed with jealousy. Amy's dreams seem to be coming true, but as more secrets are revealed and Amy is caught between two worlds, she must choose where her heart truly belongs.

About this title

About the Author:

Rosie Goodwin has worked in social services for many years. She has children, and lives in Nuneaton with her husband and their four dogs.

Review:

'The tearjerker of the season...a heartrending tale' * Western Mail * 'A touching and powerful new novel from a wonderful writer' * Bookseller * 'Goodwin [has] been hailed as the new Catherine Cookson...an incredibly consuming, uplifting read...splendid company for when you're feeling down in the dumps' * Readers' Digest * Goodwin is a fabulous writer...lots of twists and turns that are in no way predictable * Worcester Evening News * 'Not only is Goodwin's characterisation and dialogue compelling, but her descriptive writing is a joy' * Nottingham Evening Post * 'The perfect book for a cold winter's evening' * Lancashire Evening Post * 'A touching and tender story...tremendously uplifting and life-affirming. A feel-good read that tugs at the heart strings' * Historical Novels Review * A heart-throbber of a story from Goodwin that puts many other so-called emotional blockbusters in the shade * Northern Echo * 'The new Catherine Cookson' * Coventry Evening Telegraph * 'Rosie writes such heart-warming sagas' -- Lyn Andrews 'A wonderful heroine, plucky, determined and warm-hearted. A believable and compelling read' -- Jennie Felton Praise for Rosie Goodwin's heartwarming novels: 'An absorbing story in the grand tradition of the best saga authors' -- Margaret Dickinson

About this edition

• Publisher: Headline
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0755353900
• ISBN 13: 9780755353903
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 448