The Silver Touch

The Silver Touch

In 1761 Hester Bateman became the first woman to register her own silver hallmark.

But how did an illiterate orphan, sent to work in her half-brotherâ€™s tavern in the Strand, become recognised as one of Englandâ€™s finest silversmiths?

Rosalind Laker imaginatively traces Hesterâ€™s journey from rags to riches, obscurity to renown against the backdrop of 18th Century London.

From the moment flame-haired Hester meets John Bateman, a goldsmithâ€™s apprentice, both of their lives change forever.

Hester ignites a passion in John that threatens to unsettle his lofty aspirations.

For John is already engaged to his Masterâ€™s daughter and Hesterâ€™s pregnancy could spell the end to all his professional ambitions.

The resolution to Hester and John's star-crossed love is only the beginning of a story of determination and struggle.

'The Silver Touch' is an evocative slice of London life and one spirited womanâ€™s journey to success against the odds.

It is a tale of love, artistry and true devotion, based on the remarkable life of one indomitable woman.

Rosalind Laker was lucky enough to be born into a family that took a great interest in its forebears, and tales of them were handed down to her, providing characters and incidents for many of her historical novels. Her books include â€˜The Fragile Hourâ€™ and â€˜The Marlowsâ€™.

Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher.
Country USA
Manufacturer Lume Books
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2014-10-07
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Lume Books
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2014-10-07
Format	Kindle eBook

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