Jennifer Robson
5 SeriesJennifer Robson is a renowned author of historical fiction, specializing in novels set during and after World War II. She is best known for her Great War series and acclaimed standalone works, including "Goodnight From London" and "Our Darkest Night."
In Jennifer Robson's "The Gown," Ann Hughes and Miriam Dassin, embroiderers at a prestigious Mayfair fashion house, are chosen to craft Princess Elizabeth's wedding gown during the challenging times of 1947 London. Their work on this iconic dress offers them a glimpse of hope amidst post-war struggles. Decades later, in 2016 Toronto, Heather Mackenzie discovers a set of embroidered flowers that once belonged to her grandmother. This discovery leads Heather to uncover her grandmother's connection to the renowned textile artist and Holocaust survivor, Miriam Dassin. Robson's novel intertwines the historical significance of the royal gown with a personal journey of discovery across generations.
