The daring ladies of Lowell
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Word Count
71,750 words, Guess
Page Count
287 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archivedaringladiesoflo0000alco_z4t8
- ISBN-139780385536493
- ISBN-100385536496
- Library of Congress Control Number2013010093
- OCLC Control Number877910017
and 2 more
- Better World Books9780385536493
- Open LibraryOL31133613M
Classifications
- DDC823/.92
- LCCPR6101.L426 D37 2014
- LCCPR6101.L426 D37 2013
Description
Determined to forge her own destiny, Alice Barrow joins the legions of spirited young women better known as the Mill Girls. From dawn until dusk, these ladies work the looms, but the thrill of independence, change in their pockets, and friendships formed along the way mostly make the backbreaking labor worthwhile. In fact, Hiram Fiske, the steely-eyed titan of industry, has banked on that. But the working conditions are becoming increasingly dangerous and after one too many accidents, Alice finds herself unexpectedly acting as an emissary to address the factory workers' mounting list of grievances. After traveling to the Fiske family's Beacon Hill mansion, Alice enters a world she's never even dared to dream about: exquisite silk gowns, sumptuous dinners, grand sitting parlors, and uniformed maids operating with an invisible efficiency. Of course, there's also a chilliness in the air as Alice presents her case. But with her wide, intelligent eyes and rosy-hued cheeks, Alice manages to capture the attention of Hiram's eldest son, the handsome and reserved Samuel Fiske. Their chemistry is undeniable, soon progressing from mutual respect and shy flirtation into an unforgettable romance. But when Alice's best friend, Lovey, is found strangled in a field, Alice and Samuel are torn between loyalty to "their kind" and a chance for true love. [Goodreads][1] [1]: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17974995-the-daring-ladies-of-lowell?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=1YArzhE48T&rank=1
Description
Moving to the mill city of Lowell in 1832 to escape farm life, young Alice is disillusioned by the local factory's harsh working conditions and struggles to advocate on their behalf while recklessly falling in love with the mill owner's son, a situation that is complicated by a murder and sensational trial.
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