A silken thread : a novel
Title
:
A silken thread : a novel
Author
:
Sawyer, Kim Vogel author.
ISBN
:
9780735290129
9780735290143
Edition
:
1st ed.
Physical Description
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xii, 336 pages ; 21 cm.
General Note
:
Includes reading group guide.
Conference Subject
:
Cotton States Exposition (1895 : Atlanta, Ga.) -- Fiction.
Subject Term
:
Courtship -- Fiction.
Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction.
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction.
Silk weaving -- Fiction.
Geographic Term
:
Atlanta (Ga.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction.
Genre
:
Historical fiction.
Christian fiction.
Summary
:
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. Brendan Rochester's parents have given him an ultimatum: settle down with a wife or lose his family inheritance. At the Exposition, Brendan 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. Brendan 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?
Library | Call Number | Status |
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Bayport Public Library | FICTION SAW | Fiction Collection |
Hardwood Creek Library (Forest Lake) | FICTION SAW | Fiction Collection |
Oakdale Library | FICTION SAW | Fiction Collection |
Park Grove Library (Cottage Grove) | FICTION SAW | Fiction Collection |
R.H. Stafford Library (Woodbury) | FICTION SAW | Fiction Collection |