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Set in 1832, the story follows Alice Barrow as she escapes her family's farm to work in the mills of Lowell. Amidst harsh conditions, she forms a close friendship with the outspoken Lovey Cornell, who encourages Alice to explore her feelings for Samuel Fiske, the mill owner's son. The plot thickens when Lovey is found dead, leading to a sensational trial that ignites workers' unrest. Alice faces a dilemma between seeking justice for her friend and navigating her complicated feelings for Samuel, highlighting themes of friendship, love, and social justice.
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The Daring Ladies of Lowell, Kate Alcott
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- The Daring Ladies of Lowell
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kate Alcott
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN13
- 9780345802569
- Category
- Fiction, Detective / Thriller, Romance
- Description
- Set in 1832, the story follows Alice Barrow as she escapes her family's farm to work in the mills of Lowell. Amidst harsh conditions, she forms a close friendship with the outspoken Lovey Cornell, who encourages Alice to explore her feelings for Samuel Fiske, the mill owner's son. The plot thickens when Lovey is found dead, leading to a sensational trial that ignites workers' unrest. Alice faces a dilemma between seeking justice for her friend and navigating her complicated feelings for Samuel, highlighting themes of friendship, love, and social justice.