Publisher's Synopsis
A Patch Work Screen by Jane Barker is a novel set in 17th century England that tells the story of a young woman named Esther who is forced into a loveless marriage with a much older man. Esther is a talented seamstress and creates a patchwork screen as a way to escape her unhappy marriage and express her creativity. The screen becomes a symbol of Esther's independence and strength as she navigates the challenges of her life. Along the way, she meets a group of women who share her love of sewing and they form a close bond. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, creativity, and the power of female friendship. With vivid descriptions of the era and engaging characters, A Patch Work Screen is a captivating historical fiction novel.All wet and drooping, she got to this House, which was a poor Village-Ale-house; and a poor one indeed it was; It being Evening, the Woman of the House was gone out a Milking, so that the good Man could come at no Sheets, that she might have got rid of her wet Cloaths, by going to Bed; However, he laid on a large Country Faggot; so she sat and smoaked in her wet Cloaths, 'till the good Woman came; who hasten'd and got the Bed Sheeted, into which she gladly laid herself; but the poorest that her Bones ever felt, there being a few Flocks that stank.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
