The Lost Dresses of Italy

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Call Number: Fiction / McLaughlin, M. A., Adult Book / Fiction / Historical / McLaughlin, M. A.
On Shelf At: Downtown Library

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Malletts Adult Books, NEW Winter 4-week checkout	Adult Book / Fiction / Historical / McLaughlin, M. A.	4-week checkout	Due 04-26-2024
Pittsfield Adult Books, NEW Winter 4-week checkout	Adult Book / Fiction / Historical / McLaughlin, M. A.	4-week checkout	Due 05-15-2024
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"Verona, 1947. Textile historian Marianne Baxter comes to post-war Italy with one thing on her mind: three pristine Victorian dresses, once owned by the famous poet Christina Rossetti. Hidden away in a trunk for nearly a century, they were recently discovered at the Fondazione Museo Menigatti and Marianne's expertise is needed before they go on exhibit. Still grieving the loss of her husband, the trip is also a reason for Marianne to start over. But when she arrives, she discovers an unsupportive but handsome museum owner, a superstitious local community, and a mysterious letter with a scribbled warning hidden among the dresses. Verona, 1864. Christina Rossetti returns to her family's homeland in hopes of leaving her unfulfilled personal life and poetry career in England and beginning a new chapter. After a chance encounter with an old family friend, she finds a gift her father once gave her: a small ornate box with the three Muses carved into the lid. When she stumbles across a secret compartment, Christina finds a letter from her father with an urgent and personal request. The letter, speaking of a pendant and stolen book that must be returned, connects Marianne and Christina-and leaves them both with more questions than answers. Inspired by the real-life mysteries surrounding poet Christina Rossetti, The Lost Dresses transports readers to Verona with the enchantment and intrigue of Italian art and fashion"-- Provided by publisher.

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