Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crystal | 1988 | Lilian Harry | Buy |
| 2 | Black Cameo | 1988 | Lilian Harry | Buy |
| 3 | Chalice | 1989 | Lilian Harry | Buy |
The Glassmakers Saga is set in Stourbridge, historically one of England’s most important centers for glass production. Crystal (1988) and Black Cameo (1988) introduce the Henzel family and their glassworks, following Christina Compson as she takes charge of the business. The stories weave together the family’s personal conflicts with the craft of glassmaking itself, including detailed descriptions of techniques like glass engraving and crystal cutting.
Chalice (1989) follows the next generation, focusing on Timothy Henzel, who inherits his grandmother Christina’s passion for glass design, and his twin sister Cordelia. Timothy dreams of pushing the boundaries of the craft and persuades Cordelia to travel with him to Corning, New York, then known as Crystal City, where he finds work in the American glass industry. The trilogy was originally published under the name Donna Baker.