Two sisters discover passion during the War of the Rosesone in the arms ofthe king the other in the world of silk From the author of the acclaimednovel Portrai... » 

Two sisters discover passion during the War of the Rosesone in the arms ofthe king the other in the world of silk From the author of the acclaimednovel Portrait of an Unknown Woman comes an epic tale of love and intrigue.The year is 1471. Edward IV who won the throne with the help of his brotherRichard Duke of Gloucester is restoring law and order after years of war.Under Edward IV life in England begins to improve. Business is booming oncemore and the printing and silk industries prosper in London. When silkmerchant John Lambert marries off his two beautiful daughters their fortunesare forever changed. Elder daughter Jane Shore begins a notorious liaison withthe king while industrious and clever Isabel finds herself married into thehouse of Claver a wealthy silk dynasty. Fate delivers Isabel a challenge whenher new husband is killed and she is forced into apprenticeship to her motherinlaw Alice Claver. It is from Alice Claver that Isabel learns to lovesilk and the exotic and passionate fabrics from Italy Persia Spain Tunisiaand beyond. Isabel learns to make her way in this new world of silkto findfriends and enemiesand she strikes an alliance with her sisters lover KingEdward IV that will bring the secrets of silkmaking to London. As Isabelgrows in power and her plan for a silk industry run by Englishwomen is set intomotion the political landscape shifts in dangerous ways. One sister will fallas the other rises and choices must be made that will change their livesforever. «