Tapestry of Light

Ottilie Russell is caught between two cultures, British and Indian, and must travel to England to take her brother's place as a nobleman. She must fight to ensure Thaddeus doesn't forget who he is and find a way to stitch a place for herself in this foreign land.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 16 March 2021
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group

Calcutta, 1886. Ottilie Russell exists in a liminal space, straddling the boundaries between British and Indian cultures, with a foot in both worlds and none to call her own. To provide for her younger brother, Thaddeus, and her elderly grandmother, she relies on her inherited skills in beetle-wing embroidery, a tradition passed down through generations of Indian women. However, her world is shattered when a stranger arrives with news that Thaddeus has been elevated to the status of Baron Sunderson and must embark on a journey to England to assume his nobleman's role. Despite her growing bond with Everett Scott, Ottilie's English grandmother's and aunt's friend, she remains steadfast in her commitment to her brother. Tragedy strikes, forcing Ottilie to make a decision that will take Thaddeus away from imminent danger and distance her from home. But England harbors its own secrets and treacheries, and Ottilie soon finds herself embroiled in a fight to preserve Thaddeus' identity and carve out a place for herself in this foreign land. Betrayal and loss loom large, testing Ottilie's resilience and determination as she navigates the complexities of a new culture and struggles to forge her own path.

Weight: 386g
Dimension: 142 x 214 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764235641