The forgotten seamstress - Liz Trenow

When Caroline Meadows discovers a beautiful quilt in her mother's attic, she sets out on a journey to discover who made it, and the meaning of the mysterious message embroidered into its lining. Many years earlier, just before the First World War casts its shadow, Maria, a talented seamstress from the East End of London, is employed to work for the Royal Family. Young and attractive, she soon catches the eye of the Prince of Wales and becomes captivated by the glamour and intrigue of palace life. But careless talk causes trouble, and soon Maria's life takes a far darker turn... Can Caroline piece together the secret history and reveal the truth behind what happened to Maria?