In the summer of 1737, a young apprentice carpenter at Nostell Priory in Yorkshire lovingly creates an invalid chair for a convalescent visitor.
But although the tender love born between the humble carpenter, Thomas Chippendale, and the young noblewoman, Isabella Woodleigh, can never be openly declared, their lives are destined to remain intricately and intimately linked.
Thomas's career will be remarkable, his destiny to be the most renowned of English cabinet-makers. From a background of poverty, with low prospects, he works tirelessly to perfect his craft and his life is transformed. Isabella, romantic and gentle, will suffer a crueller fate in her search for love and fulfilment. The life that awaits her becomes a nightmare and it is only until her new home is visited by death that she escapes.
Despite their wildly different courses in life, the unbreakable bond forged that summer between Isabella and Thomas will always hold them close...
Gilded Splendour is a powerful story of love, loyalty and destiny, from best-selling romantic novelist Rosalind Laker.
"Filled with rich period detail, this historical romance will appeal to readers who enjoy learning about other cultures and times yet still crave happy endings." - Booklist
Rosalind Laker is a best-selling novelist that has been published all over the world, with her works translated into twenty languages. The author of over forty historical novels, her first work was published in 1970; Warwyck's Wife is the first of her acclaimed Easthampton trilogy and is followed by Claudine's Daughter and The Warwycks of Easthampton. She lives with her Norwegian husband in Sussex.
Genre: Literary Fiction
But although the tender love born between the humble carpenter, Thomas Chippendale, and the young noblewoman, Isabella Woodleigh, can never be openly declared, their lives are destined to remain intricately and intimately linked.
Thomas's career will be remarkable, his destiny to be the most renowned of English cabinet-makers. From a background of poverty, with low prospects, he works tirelessly to perfect his craft and his life is transformed. Isabella, romantic and gentle, will suffer a crueller fate in her search for love and fulfilment. The life that awaits her becomes a nightmare and it is only until her new home is visited by death that she escapes.
Despite their wildly different courses in life, the unbreakable bond forged that summer between Isabella and Thomas will always hold them close...
Gilded Splendour is a powerful story of love, loyalty and destiny, from best-selling romantic novelist Rosalind Laker.
Praise for Rosalind Laker:
"Filled with rich period detail, this historical romance will appeal to readers who enjoy learning about other cultures and times yet still crave happy endings." - Booklist
Rosalind Laker is a best-selling novelist that has been published all over the world, with her works translated into twenty languages. The author of over forty historical novels, her first work was published in 1970; Warwyck's Wife is the first of her acclaimed Easthampton trilogy and is followed by Claudine's Daughter and The Warwycks of Easthampton. She lives with her Norwegian husband in Sussex.
Genre: Literary Fiction
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