Review: The Gown: A Novel of the Royal Wedding

The Gown: A Novel of the Royal Wedding by Jennifer Robson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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My Review:
The Gown by Jennifer Robson was a fantastic read which felt like it could have gone on longer. It is hard to describe how I feel about this book because I am afraid my words will not do it justice. It is a story of courage, friendship, and self-discovery. London 1947, two young women become friends while working as embroiderers for Mayfair House which caters to high society; even royalty. It is no surprise that when Princess Elizabeth announces her engagement to Prince Phillip, this famous fashion house is retained to create her wedding gown. Miriam and Anna are selected to embryoid the bride’s gown.

While all the seamstresses and embroiderers are busy creating beautiful gowns for the royal women, newspapers are willing to pay whoever can provide details on the gown. Some people will do all they can to get a glimpse of the gown and Anna will get in the line of fire.

Fast forward to 2016, Heather is devastated by the death of her grandmother, Anna. While cleaning Anna’s house, Heather’s mother finds a box addressed to Heather. The box contained beautiful samples of embroidery. Heather realizes that she did not know her grandmother as well as she thought. She embarks on a journey to find out who her grandmother is and what was her involvement in making the gown. This journey will lead to Mariam who will tell her the story of Anna.

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