For readers who love a heartwarming romance and a rich historical setting comes a tale of a young woman with a heavy burden, the International Cotton Exposition, and the pursuit of true love. Eighteen-year-old Laurel Millard, youngest of seven children, is expected to stay home and "take care of Mama" by her older siblings, but Laurel has dreams of starting her own family. Operating a silk loom at the Atlanta Exposition will give her the chance to capture the heart of a man wealthy enough to take care of Laurel and any ...
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For readers who love a heartwarming romance and a rich historical setting comes a tale of a young woman with a heavy burden, the International Cotton Exposition, and the pursuit of true love. Eighteen-year-old Laurel Millard, youngest of seven children, is expected to stay home and "take care of Mama" by her older siblings, but Laurel has dreams of starting her own family. Operating a silk loom at the Atlanta Exposition will give her the chance to capture the heart of a man wealthy enough to take care of Laurel and any children she might bear, as well as her mother. Langdon Rochester's parents have given him an ultimatum: settle down with a wife or lose his family inheritance. At the Exposition, Langdon meets Laurel. Marrying her would satisfy his parents's command, she would look lovely on his arm for social events, and in her besotted state, he believes she would overlook him continuing pursuing rowdy adventures with his unmarried buddies. Langdon decides to woo Laurel. Willie Sharp is not well-off and must take on an extra job at the Atlanta Exposition as a security guard. When mischief-makers cause trouble in the Women's Building, Willie is put in charge of keeping the building secure. He enjoys visiting with Laurel, who seems like the little sister he never had, but his feelings for Laurel change to something much deeper. Can Willie convince Laurel that he can give her better life--even with so little to offer?
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A Silken Thread may take place in 1895, but the characters struggle with many of the same things we do today. Kim Vogel Sawyer always gives her readers characters to identify with and much food for thought. Laurel Millard and Willie Sharp both desire a loving marriage and children, but they also both want to fulfill their responsibilities to their aging parents. Langdon Rochester is more concerned with his own desires, and is seemingly unconcerned with the hopes and needs of others, although he may be more driven by the desire for his father's approval than he realizes. Quincy Tate is easily offended and has a difficult time controlling his temper. Miss Eloise Warner is living in the shadow of thirty-year-old grief and loneliness. I imagine many of us can see ourselves or loved ones among these characters. We can certainly see elements of today's society.
One of the hardest parts of this story is that the reader can see pain and discouragement on the horizon. One of the wonderful things is knowing how this genre of historical romance generally works, and having an author who helps her characters navigate difficult circumstances in a way that maintains a grasp on her readers' interest.
I am grateful to have received a copy of A Silken Thread from Waterbrook via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. I was under no obligation to provide a positive review and received no monetary compensation.
