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In this rich, atmospheric historical novel, perfect for fans of Brenda Janowitz and Adriana Trigiani, two stories of love and deceit intertwine nearly a hundred years apart in Verona, Italy.
Verona, 1947. Textile historian Marianne Baxter comes to post-war Italy with one thing on her mind: three pristine Victorian dresses, once owned by the famous poet Christina Rossetti. Hidden away in a trunk for nearly a century, they were recently discovered at the Fondazione Museo Menigatti, and Marianne’s expertise is needed before they go on exhibit. Because she is still grieving the loss of her husband, the trip is also a reason for Marianne to start over. But when she arrives, she discovers an unsupportive but handsome museum owner, a superstitious local community, and a mysterious letter with a scribbled warning hidden among the dresses.
Verona, 1864. Christina Rossetti returns to her family’s homeland in hopes of leaving her unfulfilled personal life and poetry career in England and beginning a new chapter. After a chance encounter with an old family friend, she finds a gift her father once gave her: a small ornate box with the three Muses carved into the lid. When she chances across a secret compartment, Christina finds a letter from her father with an urgent and personal request.
The letter, speaking of a pendant and stolen book that must be returned, connects Marianne and Christina—and leaves them both with more questions than answers.
Inspired by the real-life mysteries surrounding poet Christina Rossetti, The Lost Dresses transports listeners to Verona with the enchantment and intrigue of Italian art and fashion.
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About M. A. McLaughlin
M. A. Mclaughlin is an award-winning, author. She completed her MPhil degree at the University of York in England and teaches nineteenth-century British literature, composition, and fiction writing at Florida Southwestern State College. She has given numerous workshops in the United States and abroad on all aspects of creating and publishing a novel. She is a member of The Byron Society, Historical Novel Society, Florida Writers Association, and Women's Fiction Writers Association.
About the Narrators
Edoardo Camponeschi is a professional Audiobook narrator and stage actor. He is also the founder of Ménéstrandise Studios, with over 70 audiobooks produced in both Italian and English. He lives in Texas.
Born in the United States and based in France, Hope Newhouse comes from a stage background ranging from medieval farce to contemporary drama to children’s theater. Now more often found behind a microphone, her warm and engaging voice has been heard on commercials, video games, e-learning programs, institutional films, and audiobooks.