SYNOPSIS:
In 1749 feisty Saskia Klaassens sails from her abusive home in the Netherlands to work as nursemaid in Africa’s Cape of Good Hope. At the wine estate, she is appalled by the slaves’ lives even as love slowly burns for one, the stable master Titus. She struggles with the arrogant whims of her employers, all the while making lace and viewing life through its prism.
When secret intrigues come to light, a storm of fear sweeps through the estate, and Saskia must decide where her loyalties lie – with her violent Dutch kinsmen or her forbidden lover. All the while she weaves what beauty she can to the rhythm of her bobbins, as events move toward their thrilling and tragic climax
When secret intrigues come to light, a storm of fear sweeps through the estate, and Saskia must decide where her loyalties lie – with her violent Dutch kinsmen or her forbidden lover. All the while she weaves what beauty she can to the rhythm of her bobbins, as events move toward their thrilling and tragic climax
MY REVIEW:
DIARY OF A LACEMAKER by SUKEY HUGHES
1749 Story begins with the family arriving in South Africa where the mother meets up with her spouse who they've not seen in a year.
The whole family is there and Miss Klaassens was tending to the children.
Love how strong of a woman she is to ask the master about a room of her own. Love how she collects f
Love haring how she does the lace making of items. She has a love for her work.
They will sell her works and keep the profit. Dutch lace is a lot different than what she sees the woman perform but she takes it on and accomplishes much.
She has a love interest that keeps the story flowing.
Love aunt Effie and for her talents and understanding. Heartbreaking when you hear about those who died...
One of my top picks for this month!
I received this review copy from the publisher and this is my honest opinion.
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