The Mantua-Maker's Beau (Thorndike Press Large Print Clean Reads) [Large Print]

By Anne Holman

Clementina is 26 when the dressmaker who trained her dies. She was promised the business, but finds it has been left to James Hunter, who lives in Pennsylvania. Determined to obtain the shop, she... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786298820
• ISBN13: 9780786298822
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Thorndike Pr
• Length: 441 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 1.0" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

I Liked It

The Mantau-Maker's Beau was a delightful read! Having grown up in the east I especially enjoyed the history. I am anxious to read her other books. Jeanne Willis Woodland Hills, CA

wonderful eighteenth century Americana tale

In 1774 Bath, England apprentice dressmaker Clementina Willoby cannot believe that her recently deceased employer Mrs. Elizabeth Hunter failed to change her will and leave the shop to her; instead her nephew James, residing in the colonies inherited the dress making shop. Though she knows she has talent and can score a job working for someone else, Clementina wants to be her own boss. She obtains passage on a ship owned by the man she seeks James. Clementina is stunned by the harsh conditions that the indentured servants endure on the trek across the Atlantic. Initially she blames James assuming he only cares about profit, but upon meeting him in Philadelphia Clementina realizes he has no interest in shipping business as he is working on building a sawmill in the wilderness. Clementina takes James to task as neglect is not acceptable as an excuse. As they fall in love, war seems imminent between England and the colonies with James in support of the rebels while Clementina is English to the core. THE MANTUA-MAKER'S BEAU is a superb historical tale with a strong romantic subplot. The story line provides a deep look at various groups just prior to the beginning of the Revolutionary War. The relationship between the lead couple deftly enhances the conflicting perspectives of the colonists towards the growing hostilities yet will still delight historical romance readers. Anne Holman provides a wonderful eighteenth century Americana tale that will please historical and romance fans. Harriet Klausner