The antique quilt was exquisitely embroidered with flowers and leaves. A labour of love, Bronwen thought. Until she discovered a darker purpose to the quilt's design. Sixteen year old Cat asks textile artist Bronwen Jones for help in uncovering the history of her heritage quilt, and the rumoured lost inheritance. But when Cat goes missing from her Shropshire home, and a schoolgirl is found murdered, Bron discovers the thread that links past and present, and the deadly secret the quilt contains.
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I was born in Swansea, South Wales, where my mum's family live, and moved to Shropshire, my father's home county, when I was five. I studied English, French & German at University in London, and worked as a secretary there until returning to Shropshire in 1980 with my family. Some of my children's stories were broadcast on BBC TV's Playschool, and my collection of tales from Shropshire folklore, 'Witches and Warriors', was published in 1995. I produced three collections of crossword books before turning to crime. I have now published two novels in the 'Star Gardens' series: Death in the Physic Garden, and Death in the Winter Garden, which feature my garden designer heroine, Fern Green, and are set in Shropshire and the Welsh borders. As well as my passion for gardening, I love crafts of all sorts, and I create templates for use with the Craft Robo and Cameo electronic cutters. Rediscovering patchwork and quilting saw the birth of my latest series of novels, The Quilt Detective, featuring textile artist Bronwen Jones. The first title in the series, A Patchwork of Poison, includes templates for 40 motifs for crafts.
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By Ignite
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This is a delightful story which includes many of my favourite things - patchwork and quilting, family history, botany and a murder mystery. I've done all of them except murder! Bronwen, a quilt artist, is giving a lecture when a young girl, Cat, brings her a quilt which belonged to her great, great grandma. She wants to sell it and use the proceeds to leave home. Bron and Cat together start to research the family and to remove the hexagonal papers over which the quilt is formed. These are re-used letters and diary pages. Through these means we move back and forward in time and, like making a quilt, we piece together evidence to produce a whole fabric of history. In the meantime, a modern murder is committed and Bronwen, now settled in detective mode, has her suspicions.
Karen Lowe re-creates a past in which a young girl in a financially secure position tries to push the limits of acceptability to rid herself of an unwelcome new governess; she creates a present in which a young girl is in danger. Her writing is immediate and believable and we care about them both. I enjoyed this book very much and read it in 24 hours. I loved Karen's two earlier books so I knew I was in for a treat.
Karen Lowe re-creates a past in which a young girl in a financially secure position tries to push the limits of acceptability to rid herself of an unwelcome new governess; she creates a present in which a young girl is in danger. Her writing is immediate and believable and we care about them both. I enjoyed this book very much and read it in 24 hours. I loved Karen's two earlier books so I knew I was in for a treat.
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By harasrrek
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I really enjoyed this book and was enthralled by the seamless ease with which the author worked the story of the past with that of the present.
The quilting references and how these bit by bit joined to form the plot was so well planned and researched that they formed an original work enticing in it's imagery.
I was amused by the fact that the Goth girl who drew urban noir was essentially full of good intent whilst the Victorian lady who painted flowers and made the above mentioned quilt was a duplicitous madame harbouring murderous intent. Terrific!
The quilting references and how these bit by bit joined to form the plot was so well planned and researched that they formed an original work enticing in it's imagery.
I was amused by the fact that the Goth girl who drew urban noir was essentially full of good intent whilst the Victorian lady who painted flowers and made the above mentioned quilt was a duplicitous madame harbouring murderous intent. Terrific!
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By Kew
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I enjoyed reading Karen Lowe's previous books, Death in the Winter Garden (Star Gardens Mysteries) and Death in the Physic Garden so downloaded this as soon as it became available. I found that I enjoyed this even more than her first books.
This is a well-written cosy mystery which was a gripping read. It's full of twists and turns sterotypes on their head. There is also a crafting theme running through this which, as a crafter, I found inspiring. There are even a few quilting patterns at the back of the book. The ending was unpredictable and surprising; I can really recommend this book.
This is a well-written cosy mystery which was a gripping read. It's full of twists and turns sterotypes on their head. There is also a crafting theme running through this which, as a crafter, I found inspiring. There are even a few quilting patterns at the back of the book. The ending was unpredictable and surprising; I can really recommend this book.
By SUE
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this was not a free book but I liked the sound of the book so I bought it, and I have to say it was worth every penny. I started to read the book and found that I did not want to put it down, I wanted to find out what was going on, it was a brilliant story and I will be buying more books by the same author.
By Ken P
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Have bought karen lowe's other books and enjoyed reading all of them. I like her plots and look forward to buying her next book.
By loublou
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Really enjoyed this book from start to finish .I will look out for Karen Lowe in future well done .
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