Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine in which we spotlight upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating! (Graphic created with Antiquaire page kit by Silvia Romeo.)
The Daring Ladies of Lowell: A Novel
by Kate Alcott
Expected Publication Date: February 25, 2014
Synopsis from Goodreads
From the best-selling author of The Dressmaker comes the warm-hearted and enthralling saga of a bold young woman caught between two worlds-the vibrant camaraderie of factory life and the opulence that a budding romance with the mill owner's son affords-as the murder of her best friend sends shock waves throughout the town.
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.
Why I am waiting....
This is another one I stumbled upon while browsing the Goodreads First Reads giveaways. I love the cover, and when I learned it was by the same author as The Dressmaker, I knew this is going on my TBR!
I'm not familiar with this one but it sounds interesting. Thanks so much for sharing. Happy reading My WoW
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ReplyDeleteSounds like a delightful and enticing story. Enjoy! And thanks for sharing.
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This isn't the kind of book I'd normally pick up, but I hope you enjoy it when you get to it!
ReplyDeleteInteresting! The Dressmaker has been on my TBR for ages. Looks like I'm going to add this one too! :)
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