Figures in Silk

De: Vanora Bennett

Narrado por: Katherine Kellgren

“Bennett’s medieval England comes alive in ways a reader can immediately relate to, even while being transported away from the modern world.”
—Christian Science Monitor

The story of two sisters caught up in the maelstrom of historic events, Figures in Silk by Vanora Bennett combines the fascinating art and history of silk making with political intrigue and a sweeping, unforgettable love story. A breathing immersion into a Tudor England torn asunder by the War of the Roses, Figures in Silk is historical fiction at its finest—a rare and welcome treat for readers captivated by the fiction of Tracy Chevalier, Sarah Dunant, Geraldine Brooks, Susan Vreeland, and the Boleyn novels of Phillipa Gregory.

©2009 Vanora Bennett; (P)2009 HarperCollins Publishers

Gossip

This story began with promise but it descended into rumor and gossip about Richard III.

So Sew Good!

This is a marvelous tale. It's the Bad King Richard, and the middle classes. And most interesting, the middle class people who sold and imported silk. Fascinating and very well done.
Highly recommended!

Narrator style was not enjoyable to me

The story was okay, but I could not get used to the narrator's style. It seemed as if every chance she got, she would read fast and loud, and it came across to me like yelling. There was too much of that. I had to return it.

Great Summer Read!

This book was so interesting and the best narrated book I've listened to. Didn't want to put it down until the end. I highly recommend this book! it sticks close to historical facts and the story is very well written.

Awful narrator

Would you try another book from Vanora Bennett and/or Katherine Kellgren?

I did not want to rate this story, but Audible does not allow to proceed with review unless all categories are rated. The story might be good, but I just could not keep listening to the narrator's whiny voice. She is just not that good with male voices, and her performance sounds artificial.

Disappointed

This story started out strongly rooted in guilds and trade but tapered off into an unsympathetic and tawdry love affair. I am sorry to say that the book commuted the unforgivable sin of being a bore.