Lorelie L. (artgal36) reviewed Daughter of the Loom (Bells of Lowell, Bk 1) on + 471 more book reviews
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Lilly Armbruster plans to drive the mills from Lowell...but her plans go terribly awry. With the extraordinary changes to society and families ushered in with the Industrial Revolution, the quaint countryside of Lilly's youth has been transformed, bringing to some great wealth and to others tragic loss. Forced to work in the mill as her only means of survival, Lilly is deeply resentful of the powerful mill owners she believes have stolen her father's farm and caused his premature death. Though intent on revenging herself, Lilly is torn when she discovers her one-time betrothed, Matthew Cheaver, is hand-in-glove with "the lords of the loom." With her heart conflicted and her ideals faltering, Lilly's values-and tenuous faith-will be put to the test. A unique portrayal of the drama, intrigue, and even romance to be found among the Mill Girls.
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The Industrial Revolution sweeping across the land and the extraordinary changes to society and families. A unique portrayal of the drama, intrigue and even romance to be found among the mill girls.
Kay C. (KaysCMAlbums) reviewed Daughter of the Loom (Bells of Lowell, Bk 1) on + 97 more book reviews
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Good story. Interesting to read how hard the women worked when the looms were introduced in the U.S. Great character development.
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This is a pretty good book. It is a little slow at the beginning but once I got into it I wanted to finish it and I do want to read the others in the series.
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I enjoy Tracie Peterson's books because of the rich historical details they include. The Bells of Lowell series is no exception. If someone has visited Lowell and studied the history of the mills and their labor movement, they will be able to appreciate and understand the historical context of the series even more.
