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The Gown by Jennifer Robson

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I just happened to start this book the day Prince Phillip died so it was very appropriate timing, even though the individual royal family members don't play a huge part.

I thought the story was very well told. I loved the storyline when Ann and Miriam were young women. I did think that Jeremy being a jerk and rapist was not foreshadowed...I was very taken by surprise. On the other hand Miriam and Walter's relationship was lovely and I wish we could have met them when they were older. I also wished we had met Ann when she was older.

I loved the detail of the work environment and how the embroiderers were so proud and detailed with their work. I could picture it in my mind as I could Miriam's artwork. I appreciated that Ann made sure to acknowledge that what Miriam was starting was truly art...that art doesn't have to be sculpture or paintings.

Lastly, I liked the development of Heather and Daniel's relationship. I did think it moved kind of fast but I also feel that because of their automatic connection it made sense.

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3.0

3. 75 stars. This one was pretty good. An easy read that included some substantial elements but didn't beat the reader over the head. Heavy topics including the Holocaust, rape, and post-war mentalities. I enjoyed the time period surrounding the making of the dress and found the modern day sections to be a bit contrived but useful in wrapping up the stories of Ann and Miriam.