The Firing : Eleanor Coade and Her Remarkable Stone - Theresa Shiban

The Firing : Eleanor Coade and Her Remarkable Stone - Theresa Shiban

Theresa Shiban

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  • Pages · 376 pages
  • Publication Date · 28/09/2026
  • Genre · Historical fiction
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A reimagining of the life of an extraordinary 18th-century woman. Eleanor Coade (1733-1821) was a British sculptor and businesswoman whose artificial stone was used by every leading architect of her day.� Coade stone can still be found throughout London - from Bloomsbury to Buckingham Palace - across the UK, and around the world. Eleanor wants to sculpt, but family bankruptcy forces her into work. When she buys a failing artificial stone manufactory, she hopes to transform its fortunes. But, as an unmarried woman in Georgian London, can she succeed in the patriarchal worlds of art and business? And what of her dreams of marriage and children?Gripping and immersive, The Firing is a rags-to-riches story of talent, determination, creativity and friendship. `Shiban is a brilliant writer. a thoroughly compelling - and highly recommended - read.' John Foster, BBC Antiques Roadshow Expert'An enjoyable imagining of this extraordinary woman's life.' Hannah Hartwell, Coade Ltd

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