Well, I looked up Ann Lowe on line and, yes, she was a real person. Piper Huguley took what few facts are known about her, and strung them together into a very plausible first person biography, (which reads as an autobiography). I especially loved the experience of designing for Gasparrilla here in Tampa. We have enjoyed watching the parade live on TV and have laughed at many of the costumes. On line, I found pictures of Ann Lowe and of the dresses she made. Very readable.
I am now going back to Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell. Jonathan is now accompanying Lord Wellington as he traverses Europe fighting Napoleon. The magic he performs to help the war effort is very funny as well as silly. What a fun section.
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