The Winter Dress

"The Winter Dress," longlisted for the 2022 ARA Historical Novel Prize, is a compelling historical novel that explores the intertwined stories of two women connected by a 17th-century silk dress discovered from a shipwreck off Texel Island. Through the investigation of the dress's origins, the narrative weaves past and present, uncovering secrets about love, identity, and female resilience set against the backdrop of Holland's Golden Age. Richly imagined and beautifully told, the story delves into the depths of history and personal discovery, revealing the profound truths woven into its fabric.