From then on, Hari was determined that nothing and no-one would prevent her rise to a triumphant success. And between the two girls lay an even deeper tension, for Emily was about to be betrothed to her cousin, Craig Grenfell, a man whom Hari could not help loving and wanting for herself, a man who finally betrayed her. It was to be the beginning of a lifetime of friendship, hatred and rivalry between the two girls for, as Hari's business and fame began to grow, so did Emily's fortune began to decline. Emily, who resented the beauty and courage of Hari Morgan, nonetheless was delighted with the dancing slippers she made for her debut at the Race Ball, one of the grandest events of the year. The Shoemakers Daughter by Gower, Iris and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. One of the first to realise this was Emily Grenfell, spoilt, pettish daughter of Thomas Grenfell, one of the richest men in Swansea. This is the first book by Iris Gower and her style of writing is fascinating.

But what he also passed on to his daughter was a rare and unusual gift - that of designing and making shoes that were stylish and different. The Shoemaker's Daughter by Iris Gower, 1992, Corgi edition, in English. When Hari Morgan's father died, he left her nothing but an ailing mother and the tools of his shoemaking business. The Shoemakers Daughter Unknown Binding Januby Iris Gower (Author) 401 ratings Book 1 of 6: The Cordwainers See all formats and editions Kindle 4.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover 16.92 10 Used from 0.75 Paperback 25.88 19 Used from 0.06 5 New from 20. Iris Gower (1935 20 July 2010) was a Swansea-based novelist.