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A young woman becomes a servant in a mansion and learns to read and love in the 1930s-1950s England. Read the detailed review, chapter analysis, and themes of this historical fiction novel by Catherine Cookson.
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Jan 1, 2001 · The Black Velvet Gown is the compelling story of a mother and daughter, often at odds with each other, facing the need to challenge and fight the prejudices of an age – a narrative of great power and diversity that has become one of Catherine Cooksonâ€s major achievements. 356 pages, Paperback.
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Summaries. In the 1830's in northern England, Riah Millican, a widow with three children, takes a job as housekeeper to a reclusive former teacher, Percival Miller. Miller makes Riah the gift of a black velvet gown, and even educates her children. But when Riah discovers the reason behind Miller's gifts, she vows to leave his house, but Miller ...
Sep 28, 2023 · Learn about the plot, characters, and themes of Catherine Cookson's novel and its film adaptation. Discover the historical setting, the black velvet gown symbol, and the author's biography.
The Black Velvet Gown is a 1991 ITV television film, based on the 1984 novel by Catherine Cookson, and starring Janet McTeer, Geraldine Somerville, and Bob Peck. It won an International Emmy for Best Drama .
- The Black Velvet Gown, by Catherine Cookson
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Riah Millican (McTeer) is a poor miner's widow living in rural 1834 England with her three children. She finds work as a housekeeper to the reclusive Miller (Peck), who agrees to educate her children and even gives Riah the titular gown, which was once his mother's.
THE BLACK VELVET GOWN is the story of a mother and daughter, often at odds with each other, facing the need to challenge and fight the prejudice of an age--a narrative of great power and...