The Gown

An enthralling historical novel about one of the best-known wedding dresses of the twentieth century—the Queen Elizabeth dress—and the talented women who brought her beautiful dream to life.
London, 1947. World War II has ended, and the world struggles to recover from tragedy. In England, an exciting event is announced: Princess Elizabeth will marry Prince Philip. Talented embroiderers from the famous Norman Hartnell atelier are commissioned to create a unique outfit that will go down in history as the most famous wedding dress of the century.
Toronto, today. Heather MacKenzie finds, among her late grandmother’s belongings, exquisite embroidery that brings to mind the flowers from the legendary wedding dress of Queen Elizabeth II. Captivated by the mystery, she plunges into a unique story about the talented women of the past and the fascinating destinies they lived.
The Best Historical Novel of the Year, according to USA Today and Real Simple.
“A wonderful novel, especially for fans of Crown-style series [the Netflix historical TV series, Golden Globe winner]. The book is an intimate drama that will undoubtedly spark interest.” — The Washington Post
“Best Historical Novel of the Year.” — A Real Simple