This is a quick and fun read if you’re into women’s relationships, historic needlework, crafting or fashion (totally up my alley!).
Kate Robinson is a fashion designer who’s mother has just died of cancer, who’s boyfriend just dumped her. So, she leaves the mess of her life behind her and heads on a pre-planned trip to Ireland. But her carefully planned trip schedule takes a turn when she wanders into Glenmara a fading Gaelic village full of characters who are fun to like.
The book weaves Irish lore and superstition in with the modern day tale of these struggling lacemakers. The descriptions of the lace are lovely and it’s fun to see how the lace and the workmanship that goes behind it makes a differenc in the women’s lives.
I could give away more, but if you like Sandra Dallas, or Jennifer Chiaverini and you love Ireland I’d definately pick this book up.
And if you’re interested in lacemaking, this combines nicely with this month’s issue of Piecework Magazine which is all about lacemaking.
It all really makes me want to try it – I’ve been doing interlaced embroidery stitches – I wonder if it’s much harder? 🙂
Anyway, enjoy the book! It’s great!
