Book description
A sumptuous wedding feast, two advantageous marriages and a blessing
from the golden king
When silk merchant John Lambert marries off his two beautiful
daughters, their fortunes are set to change forever. Elder daughter Jane
starts a notorious liaison with Edward IV, while her sister, Isabel, as
the new silkweaver to the court, becomes privy to its most intimate
secrets. Could they hold the keys to power in this time of uncertainty?
Vanora Bennett brings to life a time of passions and politics, a time
of turmoil and tension, a world in flux and a country up for grabs.
Praise for Portrait of an Unknown Woman:
'Bennett's background detail is impeccable - part love story, part
thriller, all excellently imagined and written' The Times
'There is plenty to admire and enjoy in Bennett's portrayal of a
society convulsed by radical change…Vanora Bennett is a writer to watch'
Times Literary Supplement
'Distinguished…Romance, intrigue and art history are confidently
blended, and Holbein canvases are afforded starring roles' Daily Mail
'If you want a classier-than-average romantic read, one contender is
this fine historiccal debut, a 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'-style tale'
Sunday Times
'An atmospheric, passionate novel set against a backdrop of religious
and political upheaval' Woman and Home Vanora Bennett is a journalist
and writer. She lived and worked in Russia for 7 years, writing for
Reuters and the LA Times. She has been a foreign correspondent and
feature writer and contributed to publications including The Times, the
LA Times, the Guardian, the Observer and the Evening Standard. She lives
in London with her husband and two sons. She has written two previous
novels: Portrait of an Unknown Woman and Queen of Silks. Her latest
novel, Blood Royal comes out in May 2009.
