The Darling Ladies of Lowell by Kate Alcott287 Pages
Alice Barrow is one of the mill girls working in Lowell in the 19th century. Working conditions in the mill deteriorate and Alice finds herself as the voice of the workers to the mill's owners the Fisk family. However she soon finds an attraction with the eldest son Samuel will challenge her convictions to her friends and fellow workers. When one of the girls is found murdered, Alice is the voice pressing for justice.
Based on a true story the historical details of the life of the early mill workers is interesting and factual. The love story is less interesting however, and detracts from the overall book.
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