The Lacemaker's Daughter By Diane Robertson

The Lacemaker’s Daughter
By Diane Robertson

$15.95 USD

Susannah Brigginshaw is an eleven-year-old girl living in poverty in Offwell, Devon. A lacemaker like her mother, she and her younger brother, Peter, suffer hardship when their mother dies of a fever and their father leaves them to their fate. Peter is crippled, so the burden for their survival falls to Susannah, who tries her best to keep them fed and warm. When their cottage collapses, they are forced to move to the nearby town of Honiton. Susannah continues to make lace and finds an apprenticeship with a joiner for Peter. Set in 1770, The Lacemaker’s Daughter is a tale of resilience and love in a harsh and unforgiving age.

Publisher: Cactus Rain Publishing
ISBN-13: 987-0-9829181-2-8
Genre: Historical Fiction: England
Format: Print, Kindle
Pages: 254

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About the Author

Diane Kezian Robertson was born in Kent, England and emigrated to Canada with her family in 1973. As a business owner, she imported English lampshades and later worked for a major Canadian bank. Now retired, she lives in Ontario with her husband. The Lacemaker’s Daughter is Diane’s second novel. The Lacemaker’s Daughter was inspired by an ancestor who was a lacemaker, but died young. Diane wrote a life that never happened for young Susannah, The Lacemaker’s Daughter.

Additional Title by Diane Keziah Robertson: Passengers

Praise for The Lacemaker’s Daughter

“From the opening pages of The Lacemaker’s Daughter, I was captivated by the struggles of this brave and resourceful little girl. Susannah is only eleven, her mother has died, her father has abandoned them and she and her disabled little brother are facing a harsh world alone. They are occasionally overwhelmed, but several people show them kindness and generosity. This is a great story, filled with warmth, and impossible to put down. Enjoy!”

Susan Armstrong

“The opening grabs attention with its bleak portrayal of a lace maker’s existence, which dispels any romantic images of lace being produced in sunny cottage doorways. One immediately feels involved with the children’s plight and wants to see how it can be resolved. The rags-to-riches plot, in which characters overcome tragedy by their innate gifts, hard work and the support of a caring community, is one of universal appeal.”

Pam Glew, Lace Enthusiast

“I couldn’t put it down! – a refreshing and intriguing read!”