I thought I'd try something a little different for today's post, a book review of a needlework inspired work of fiction.I haven't actually read any craft related books lately. But I have read a couple of The Elm Creek Quilts Series by Jennifer Chiaverini. They aren't actually mysteries, but they are all about Quilts. The Quilter's Apprentice is one that I've read. Here is the synopsis from Amazon.com
When Sarah McClure and her husband, Matt, move to the small town of Waterford, Pennsylvania, to get a fresh start, Sarah struggles to find a fulfilling job. Disheartened by failed interviews, she reluctantly accepts a temporary position at Elm Creek Manor helping seventy-five-year-old Sylvia Compson prepare her family estate for sale after the recent death of Sylvia's estranged sister. As part of her compensation, Sarah is taught how to quilt by this reclusive, cantankerous master quilter.
During their lessons, Mrs. Compson slowly opens up to Sarah, sharing powerful, devastating stories of her life as a young woman on the World War II home front. Hearing tales of how Mrs. Compson's family was torn apart by tragedy, jealousy, and betrayal, Sarah is forced to confront uncomfortable truths about her own family -- truths that she has denied for far too long. As the friendship between the two women deepens, Mrs. Compson confides that although she would love to remain at her beloved family estate, Elm Creek Manor exists as a constant, unbearable reminder of her role in her family's misfortune. For Sarah, there can be no greater reward than teaching Mrs. Compson to forgive herself for her past mistakes, restoring life and joy to her cherished home.
Heartfelt and inspiring, The Quilter's Apprentice teaches deep lessons about family, friendship, and sisterhood -- and about creating a life as you would a quilt: with time, love, and patience, piecing the miscellaneous and mismatched scraps into a harmonious, beautiful whole.
If you want to check some other Cozy Mysteries, here is a link that gives you lots of cozy mysteries to read. The Cozy List. Go check it out.
Jennifer Chiaverini's books are wonderful. Hope you enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteI remember reading this book and loved it, both the young couple and the older quilter. Later one of my online guilds read it as their 'book club' read. it was a fun discussion.
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