The Patchwork Players: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel (The Elm Creek Quilts Series, 24)

 

Acclaimed TV actress Julia Merchaud almost can’t believe her good fortune. Her beloved historical drama, A Patchwork Life, revived her career and made stars of several younger actors. But Julia’s happiness turns to dismay when she learns that the hit show will have only one more season. Can she convince everyone to stay just a little longer?

Inspiration comes after a conversation with Summer Sullivan, one of the expert quilters who helped Julia prepare for her role. When Summer confides that Elm Creek Quilt Camp is in financial trouble, Julia concocts a brilliant plan that will help the Elm Creek Quilters and herself.

Julia sets about persuading the cast and crew to join her for what she promises will be a marvelous week at a luxurious nineteenth-century mansion amid the autumnal splendor of central Pennsylvania, a creative and dynamic working vacation they’ll never forget. Secretly, she hopes the bonding experience will convince them to abandon their other plans and sign on for another few seasons. But after several joyful days of quilting and camaraderie, Julia’s scheme takes an unexpected turn. Soon she’ll have to make hard choices about which matters more—career or friendship.

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About The Author

 Jennifer Chiaverini is the New York Times bestselling author of FATES AND TRAITORS, MRS. LINCOLN'S DRESSMAKER, MRS. LINCOLN'S RIVAL, THE SPYMISTRESS, MRS. GRANT AND MADAME JULE, and other acclaimed historical novels. She also wrote the beloved Elm Creek Quilts series, as well as six collections of quilt patterns inspired by her books. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the University of Chicago, she lives with her husband and two sons in Madison, Wisconsin. About her historical fiction, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writes, "In addition to simply being fascinating stories, these novels go a long way in capturing the texture of life for women, rich and poor, black and white, in those perilous years."

 

My Review

 

I loved being back at Elm Creek Quilts, and with the re-curing characters that I have come to love.
This is not the usual summer camp, we are here in November. Why? Because Julia wants her friends to have a change of heart.
When things go awry, I loved all Julia does, to help what she has messed up. I also love the heart she has for Elm Creek, and how she goes about helping so Sylvia will accept, she knows she wouldn't take a handout.
A reminder here of what I love about the manor, and because I'm a quilter, talking about the things I love to do. I did chuckle about the pizza cutters.
Now I can't wait for book 25 in this wonderful series!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher William Morrow, and was not required to give a positive review.