By the King’s Design

Monday, February 20th, 2012 | Christine Trent, Reviews

Set during the time of the Industrial Revolution, By the King’s Design tells the story of Annabelle Stirling, a courageous woman searching for a way to maintain her values and livelihood alone in a man’s world. Torn between the proscribed role of a woman and the work of a draper, after the death of her parents, Annabelle must continue her father’s legacy, doing the work he taught her to love. Caught between the expectations of others and the need to make her own living, Annabelle begins to work for the Prince Regent while maintaining her own shop in London.

A tale of betrayal, love, and a woman’s triumph, in By the King’s Design, Christine Trent delves into the world of Regency England as it was, with all its upheavals, rampant poverty, and sumptuous wealth.   Historically fascinating, with characters who draw you in, this fine novel carries you back into the past. I highly recommend this book.

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