Jennifer Robson Boeken

‘Een tijd om nooit te vergeten’ van Jennifer Robson biedt een uniek en aangrijpend inkijkje in het atelier waar de beroemde bruidsjapon van prinses Elizabeth werd gemaakt. In de roerige tijden vlak na de Tweede Wereldoorlog worden borduursters Ann Hughes en Miriam Dassin uitgekozen voor een bijzondere opdracht: het maken van de bruidsjapon van prinses Elizabeth. Voor hen een kans om toe te werken naar een betere toekomst. Meer dan een halve eeuw later stuit Anns kleindochter op een paar geborduurde bloemen in de spullen van haar overleden grootmoeder. Als ze ontdekt dat het dezelfde bloemen zijn als die op de bruidsjapon van koningin Elizabeth, gaat ze op onderzoek uit. Jennifer Robson introduceert drie onvergetelijke heldinnen, die met elkaar verbonden zijn door gedeelde pijn, vriendschap en de reddende kracht van liefde.

"It is the autumn of 1943, and life is becoming increasingly perilous for Italian Jews like the Mazin family. With Nazi Germany now occupying most of her beloved homeland, and the threat of imprisonment and deportation growing ever more certain, Antonina Mazin has but one hope to survive--to leave Venice and her beloved parents and hide in the countryside with a man she has only just met. Nico Gerardi was studying for the priesthood until circumstances forced him to leave the seminary to run his family's farm. A moral and just man, he could not stand by when the fascists and Nazis began taking innocent lives. Rather than risk a perilous escape across the mountains, Nina will pose as his new bride. And to keep her safe and protect secrets of his own, Nico and Nina must convince prying eyes they are happily married and in love. But farm life is not easy for a cultured city girl who dreams of becoming a doctor like her father, and Nico's provincial neighbors are wary of this soft and educated woman they do not know. Even worse, their distrust is shared by a local Nazi official with a vendetta against Nico. The more he learns of Nina, the more his suspicions grow--and with them his determination to exact revenge. As Nina and Nico come to know each other, their feelings deepen, transforming their relationship into much more than a charade. Yet both fear that every passing day brings them closer to being torn apart..."-- Provided by publisher

A captivating piece of Royal-adjacent fiction, focusing on the lead up to Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation in 1953, perfect for fans of The Crown.

Lady Elizabeth Neville-Ashford wants to travel the world, pursue a career, and marry for love. But in 1914, the stifling restrictions of aristocratic British society and her mother’s rigid expectations forbid Lily from following her heart. When war breaks out, the spirited young woman seizes her chance for independence. Defying her parents, she moves to London and eventually becomes an ambulance driver in the newly formed Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps—an exciting and treacherous job that takes her close to the Western Front.Assigned to a field hospital in France, Lily is reunited with Robert Fraser, her dear brother Edward’s best friend. The handsome Scottish surgeon has always encouraged Lily’s dreams. She doesn’t care that Robbie grew up in poverty—she yearns for their friendly affection to become something more. Lily is the most beautiful—and forbidden—woman Robbie has ever known. Fearful for her life, he’s determined to keep her safe, even if it means breaking her heart.In a world divided by class, filled with uncertainty and death, can their hope for love survive. . . or will it become another casualty of this tragic war?

"Spring, 1924. Recovering from a broken wartime engagement and a serious illness that left her near death, Lady Helena Montagu-Douglas-Parr vows that for once she will live life on her own terms. Breaking free from the stifling social constraints of the aristocratic society in which she was raised, she travels to France to stay with her free-spirited aunt. For one year, she will simply be Miss Parr. She will explore the picturesque streets of Paris, meet people who know nothing of her past, and pursue her dream of becoming an artist ... [She soon meets] Sam Howard, an irascible and infuriatingly honest correspondent for the Chicago Tribune"--Cover flap.

The International bestselling author of Somewhere in France returns with her sweeping second novel-a tale of class, love, and freedom-in which a young woman must find her place in a world forever changed. After four years as a military nurse, Charlotte Brown is ready to leave behind the devastation of the Great War.

Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows Ruby Sutton, an ambitious American journalist who seizes the opportunity to report from London. As she navigates her new role at Picture Weekly, Ruby faces unexpected challenges that test her resilience and ambition, revealing the complexities of her character and the harsh realities of wartime Britain.

Ein Kleid, das ein ganzes Land zum Träumen bringt ... London 1947: Das ganze Land fiebert der Hochzeit von Kronprinzessin Elizabeth entgegen – allen voran die beiden Freundinnen Ann und Miriam. Sie sind überglücklich, dass sie als Stickerinnen am Kleid der zukünftigen Königin mitarbeiten dürfen. Doch ihr Glück ist nicht von Dauer ... Toronto 2016: Nach dem Tod ihrer geliebten Großmutter Ann findet die Journalistin Heather kunstvolle Stickereien, die dem Blumenmuster auf dem Hochzeitskleid der Queen entsprechen. Was hat es damit auf sich? Und warum hat Ann nie über ihr Leben in England gesprochen? Heather begibt sich auf Spurensuche nach London und stößt auf eine dramatische Geschichte …