Tag: British history

“The Forgotten Seamstress” by Liz Trenow

November 2, 2015

There is nothing I love better than realizing an author I already admire has written more than one book. Such was the case with Liz Trenow, author of The Last Telegram. The Forgotten Seamstress, her second novel, interweaves the stories of two women in England who are connected by a mysterious quilt. The first character we meet … More “The Forgotten Seamstress” by Liz Trenow

The Tower of London

September 23, 2015

November 11 is an interesting day to experience in London. While in the United States it is Veteran’s Day, in the UK and Commonwealth it is both Armistice Day and Remembrance Day. These holidays are observed to remember those who fought in England’s wars, primarily the Great War (WWI). Everyone wears a red poppy to commemorate … More The Tower of London