Fleeing the life of the Shakers, Arabella Newberry finds work in the industrial mills of Lowell, Mass. But the taste of freedom she experiences only increases her longing for true equality for all the mill girls. When her ideas put her at odds with the dashing Taylor Manning, she wonders if she has made a huge mistake. Strife between the Irish laborers and the Industrialists continues to rise, and when several girls go missing, Lowell no longer seems a safe haven. As rumors and conflict invade the industry of the mill, will Arabella's determination to prove her independence endanger more than just her heart? A unique slice of American History comes to life with authentic drama and romance.

Life in the industrial town of Lowell Mass. Story of troubles for Irish immigrants and women's equal treatment while living Christian ideals.

Great copy, I read only once.

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Fleeing the life of the Shakers, Arabella Newberry finds work in the industrial mills of Lowell, Massachusetts. But the taste of freedom she experiences only increases her longing for true equality for all the mill girls. When her ideas put her at odds with the dashing Taylor Manning, she wonders if she has made a huge mistake.
Strife between the Irish laborers and the Industrialists continues to rise, and when several girls go missing, Lowell no longer seems a safe haven. As rumors and conflict invade the industry of the mill, will Arabella’s determination to prove her independence endanger more than just her heart?

Arabella Newbury has fled the Shaker lifestyle to find independence and make her way in the world. But when her friends and co-workers begin to go missing, she begins to question her decision. This is book 2 in the "Bells of Lowell" series, and I recommend it if you enjoy historical novels.

great read!

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