![]() ![]() “The Daring Ladies of Lowell are as complicated and flawed as any contemporary heroines, and they shine in this gripping 19th century tale about a small group of “factory girls” who refuse to be silenced when one of their own is murdered. ![]() You’ll find yourself rooting for the protagonist as she boldly begins “The Dressmaker,” the story of a seamstress who survived the sinking of the Titanic, was the first novelĪ tale of scandal, murder, and romance, this novel is set in 19th century Massachusetts. The Daring Ladies of Lowell steps inside the factory floor of one of the cotton mills. A refreshingly old-fashioned heroine, she makes THE DARING LADIES OF LOWELL appealing –The New York Times Book Review Offers up a compelling slice of both feminist and Industrial ![]() The Daring Ladies of Lowell A Novel (Book) : Alcott, Kate : Alice is cast in the mold of a character created by an earlier Alcott, the passionate and spunky Jo March. Based on the actual murder of a mill girl and the subsequent trial in 1833, THE DARING LADIES OF LOWELL brilliantly captures a transitional moment in America’s history while also exploring the complex nature of love, loyalty, and the enduring power of friendship. ![]()
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