The Daring Ladies of Lowell: A Novel

The Daring Ladies of Lowell: A Novel

â€œAlice is cast in the mold of a character created by an earlier Alcott, the passionate and spunky Jo March. A refreshingly old-fashioned heroine, she makes THE DARING LADIES OF LOWELL appealingâ€
--The New York Times Book Review

â€œOffers up a compelling slice of both feminist and Industrial Age historyâ€--Christian Science Monitor

From the New York Times bestselling author ofÂ THE DRESSMAKER comes a moving historical novel about a bold young woman drawn to the looms of Lowell, Massachusetts--and to the one man with whom she has no business falling in love.
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Eager to escape life on her familyâ€™s farm, Alice Barrow moves to Lowell in 1832 and throws herself into the hard work demanded of â€œthe mill girls.â€Â In spite of the long hours, she discovers a vibrant new life and a true friendâ€”a saucy, strong-willed girl name Lovey Cornell.
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But conditions at the factory become increasingly dangerous, and Alice finds the courage to represent the workers and their grievances.Â Â Although mill owner, Hiram Fiske, pays no heed, Alice attracts the attention of his eldest son, the handsome and reserved Samuel Fiske. Their mutual attraction is intense, tempting Alice to dream of a different future for herself.
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This dream is shattered when Lovey is found strangled to death. A sensational trial follows, bringing all the unrest thatâ€™s brewing to the surface. Alice finds herself torn between her commitment to the girls in the mill and her blossoming relationship with Samuel.Â Â Based on the actual murder of a mill girl and the subsequent trial in 1833,Â THE DARING LADIES OF LOWELL brilliantly captures a transitional moment in Americaâ€™s history while also exploring the complex nature of love, loyalty, and the enduring power of friendship.
Country USA
Manufacturer Anchor
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2014-02-25
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Anchor
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2014-02-25
Format	Kindle eBook

The Daring Ladies of Lowell: A Novel

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