September 2012 Debut of the Month.
From pre Spanish Civil War into Morocco and back into Spain during World War ll, this is a big (600+ page) sweeping 1st person narrative tale of danger, love, betrayal and espionage. Sewing is an intriguing and convenient backdrop for spying. Here one Sara Quiroga is swept up in uncertain times, privy to unbridled gossip and plucky enough to use her position to great effect. If you like big adventures you'll love this. A huge bestseller in its native Spain and internationally, it was published as The Time in Between in America.
Spain, 1936 and the brink of civil war. Young, poor Sara Quiroga is swept up in a whirlwind romance with her wily love Ramiro. Fleeing Madrid together for Morocco, her love blinds her to his real failings.
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Spain, 1936 and the brink of civil war. Young, poor Sara Quiroga is swept up in a whirlwind romance with her wily love Ramiro.
The Seamstress features in the following genres: Historical Fiction, Debut Books of the Month, Modern and Contemporary Fiction, Romance / Relationship Stories, eBooks of the Month, Fiction, Recommendations, General Fiction
Paperback. £11.69, down from the £12.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Seamstress was written by Maria Duenas and published by Viking an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd
The Seamstress has 615 pages
£11.69, reduced from £12.99. In Stock.
