Flaw In The Tapestry

Annie Bertman, her daughter Tessa and her mother Ruth are at different stages in life. And each woman encounters certain challenges and conflicts about love, work and human relationships. There’s drama, joy and fulfillment with the men they love and with each other. These three women love each other fiercely and that love helps them surmount the twists and turns that life inevitably brings. Some of their decisions and choices may surprise the reader. Ruth is sewing a needlepoint, The Unicorn Tapestry, for her granddaughter Tessa. She sees the intricate design and beauty of the tapestry as a metaphor for life. And she recalls the Oriental rug weaver saying, “Each carpet has a deliberate flaw woven into the design. The carpet cannot be perfect. Only God can be perfect!” Thus, Ruth creates a subtle flaw in the border of the tapestryâ€"as the lives of these three women are threaded through this engrossing novel.