A Thimble for Christmas

Living hand to mouth ever since her mother’s tragic death, Amelia sells the last of her treasured possessions. Her estranged grandfather unexpectedly bequeaths a small, struggling factory making mourning dresses and Amelia dares to dream... Drawing sketches by candlelight, she longs to sew elegant gowns from fine silks and beautiful ribbons for the rich. PB, 496pp.