There are no more teasers as the big day has arrived. Happy book birthday to Iris Anthony and The Ruins of Lace!
The mad passion for forbidden lace in 17th century France is known to have driven much greed and corruption, leaving families broken and many lives ruined. In The Ruins of Lace by Iris Anthony, lace is the central object that plays a powerful role in each of the seven character’s lives. These objects also play a role. The candle, sent by Katharina, represents the light by which she has been forced to make lace in a convent for the past twenty-five years, the strain causing her to lose her eyesight. The chocolate coins, sent by Heilwich, represent the money she has saved to free her sister Katharina from her prison. And the playing cards, from the devious Count, symbolize his gambling debt that has caused his family so much pain, and the extreme lengths he will go to in the name of wealth and revenge. These and the rest of the objects all play a role in each of the character’s stories as they wait to find out their fate. Which is all in the hands of lace…
Over the past week, I have posted little bits and pieces about the characters in The Ruins of Lace along with themed basked items put together by the great people at Sourcebooks. Here is a recap:
Teaser #1
Teaser #2
Teaser #3
Teaser #4
Teaser #5
Teaser #6
Teaser #7
Today, I’m unveiling the complete basket, which includes a copy of the book. If you are the lucky reader, this basket will be yours!
Doesn’t that look fabulous? I am so glad Sourcebooks approached me about this contest. Wouldn’t you like a chance to have this arrive on your doorstep? I thought so! All you have to do is leave a comment below, letting me know which character in the book you find the most compelling. This contest will be open until Monday, October 8.
Good luck!
Oh this is beautiful and I have not read my copy yet – I had better get on that!
I’ve been reading your teasers and falling for this book without having read it yet! I think the character that I find most compelling from the snippets you’ve shared is probably Katharina..but I’m darn interested in reading about the dog as well
Thanks for the opportunity to win such an awesome prize!
I’m going for the dog
This is a wonderful giveaway and I have loved the teasers. I have to say that I am most compelled by the character of the dog. I am intrigued by how it will play into this novel.
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The dog was actually the first character I ‘heard’ when I came up with the idea for this book. Thanks to everyone for your interest! Crossing my fingers for all of you.
probably Katharina. what a lovely giveaway – and what an interesting looking book!
Your spinets are intriguing! I have not read the book … yet. I wuold love to win!
I’m a lacemaker so of course I identify with Katharina Martens. But I can’t wait to hear the story of the dog. How exciting! I just found out about this book and my library doesn’t have it; soon maybe. Unless I’m lucky enough to win. (fingers crossed)
I haven’t read the novel yet, but I can’t wait! From the blurb, I am most interested in Katharina, but her sister must have an great story as well–she had to earn those coins, after al.
What a wonderful giveaway! What a treat for the winner. Thank you so much for the chance to win!
Beth
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As a tatter of 34 years, I’m fascinated by a book with lace as it’s central theme. As someone who has troubling things going on with my right eye, I am most intrigued/concerned for Katharine.
Congratulations! You are the winner of the Ruins of Lace basket!
WAHOO!!
Ahem, that is very kind, thank you!!
(WAHOO!, WAHOO! WAHOO!)
“its” not “it’s” argh!
What an amazingly lovely prize! And I know that I’d love to learn more about the story of the dog!
Yes, yes! Please enter me in this lovely, lace-themed novel (and gift basket) giveaway! Making handmade lace is a passion of mine and I would love to win this book bundle!
Thank you so much for the chance to win.
The name of this book caught my eye. The teasers made it really interesting; they had my thinking, “What about lace could be so terrible?” and “Why is it an illegal item” and “A dog smuggler?” I am intrigued. I too am a lace maker and I love to read. I’d love to have a chance to win this lovely basket.
The dog. I want to see how the author uses a dog to move a story about lace!