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Girl in a Blue Dress

Girl in a Blue Dress

by Gaynor Arnold (Author)

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    Paperback 2011

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Synopsis

Beloved writer Alfred Gibson's funeral is taking place at Westminster Abbey, and Dorothea, his wife of twenty years has not been invited. Gibson's will favours his many children and secret mistress over Dorothea - who was sent away from the family home when their youngest was still an infant. Dorothea hasn't left her apartment for years, but when she receives a surprise invitation to a private audience with Queen Victoria, she is shocked to find she has much in common with Her Highness. With renewed confidence Dorothea is spurred to examine her past and confront not only her family but the pretty young actress Miss Ricketts.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 448
 Publisher: Tindal Street Press
Published: 01 Feb 2011
ISBN 10: 1906994153
ISBN 13: 9781906994150

Media Reviews
Arnold's knowledge of Dickens is impeccable, and she uses fiction to give Mrs D what she never had - a chance to interview her husband's mistress, and reclaim her beloved children. Beautifully written, entirely satisfying * Times *
A fine work of imagination and compassion that offers up other ways for us to understand a popular genius and those who loved him * Telegraph *
Arnold's portrayal of Gibson/Dickens is spot on - charismatic, theatrical, depressive; preoccupied with death and with childhood; endlessly courting celebrity and reputation * Guardian *
A fascinating portrait of a Victorian woman in the near-impossible position of maintaining a sense of self while married to a famous, difficult and wildly charismatic genius * Metro *
Author Bio
Gaynor Arnold was born and brought up in Cardiff. She read English at St. Hilda's College, Oxford, where she acted in many plays, notably at the Edinburgh Festival and in a tour of the US. She has two grown up children and became a full time writer in 2009 after many years working for Birmingham's Adoption and Fostering Service.