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A Silken Thread: A Novel af Kim Vogel Sawyer
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A Silken Thread: A Novel (original 2019; udgave 2019)

af Kim Vogel Sawyer (Forfatter)

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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?… (mere)
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Titel:A Silken Thread: A Novel
Forfattere:Kim Vogel Sawyer (Forfatter)
Info:WaterBrook (2019), 348 pages
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With topical themes such as race relations and disparate social classes, A Silken Thread by Kim Vogel Sawyer is a thought-provoking historical Christian novel.

Eighteen year old Laurel Millard is the youngest of seven children and still lives with her widowed mother. Having been informed by her older siblings it is her duty to care for their mother in her dotage, Laurel is hoping to find a wealthy man who will care for both her and her mama. The Atlanta Cotton Exposition is the perfect place to meet someone new, so she is thrilled when she is hired to weave silk. She unexpectedly finds friendship with her workmates but even more surprisingly, Laurel catches the eye of Langdon Rochester, the son of a wealthy factory owner. She also meets security guard Willie Sharp whose lifelong friendship with Quincy Tate hits a difficult patch when faced with other people's prejudice. Laurel's experiences with these very different people are heartwarming and eye-opening, but she still remains a little naive. Will Laurel realize the truth before making a decision she might come to regret?

Laurel is extremely sheltered and she tends to take people at face value. She quickly becomes enamored by Langdon whose smooth manners hide his true nature. Laurel is a bit troubled by some of the things he does and says, but she is easily swayed by his explanations. She plans to seek advice from Willie but everyone is quickly sidetracked when a legal issue arises.

Willie is an upstanding young man who is devoted to his father. He needs to raise money for medical treatment for his dad who recently suffered a stroke, so he takes a leave of absence from the Rochester factory to work as a security guard at the Exposition. He is delighted when Quincy is hired to work as a groundskeeper, but their friendship is threatened when Willie fails to speak up on Quincy's behalf.

Quincy is enthralled by Booker T. Washington's speech at the opening of the Exposition. His parents are former slaves and their family struggles to make ends meet. Quincy is (rightfully) angered by the racial prejudice he experiences and he is struggling to find a way to make people see him, not his skin color.

Langdon is an entitled man who has no respect for those he considers beneath him. He enjoys the privileges afforded to him because of his father's wealth, but Langdon has no desire to actually work. His search for a wife has nothing to do with love and he is looking for a woman whom he can easily manipulate into obeying his demands. Langdon is exceedingly sly but will Laurel see through his surface charm before it is too late?

Set in 1895, A Silken Thread is a finely crafted novel that with a socially relevant storyline that is truly timeless. Laurel is a lovely young woman but it is rather frustrating to see how gullible and trusting she is. Langdon is completely reprehensible and he finally does the right thing, but it is hard to believe he has truly changed. Willie is deeply principled with a strong faith and a steady moral compass. Quincy's struggles with racial prejudice are heartbreaking and unfortunately highlights the fact that this is a battle that has yet to be won. Kim Vogel Sawyer's newest release features a storyline that is informative, timely and inspiring. ( )
  kbranfield | Feb 3, 2020 |
"A Silken Thread" presents readers with a glimpse into a piece of history that may not be common knowledge to many readers. The story is told from the viewpoints of several different individuals who work at the Atlanta Exposition. A skilled weaver, Laurel seeks a wealthy husband who can support her mother and herself. Willie wants to earn money to help his dad get back to health. Quincy hopes to find a job that allows him to establish himself in society and perhaps go on with his education. Langdon works at his father's display in the hopes of finding a wife.

As the story unfolds, readers learn more about the exposition itself, as well as the culture and people of the time period in which it is set. Christian beliefs form an integral part of the novel.

I received this book from the publisher and from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are entirely my own. ( )
  LadyoftheLodge | Dec 15, 2019 |
This was a good book set a World's Fair I had never heard of before. I enjoyed the characters and the plot that kept me turning pages and staying up too late. ( )
  eliorajoy | Jul 25, 2019 |
I love the fact, that A Silken Thread is mostly a historical fiction book with a little bit of romance. The author does a really good job of telling a story though three main characters. The story is based around the Cotton Exposition of 1895. We learn a bit about what life a bit after the civil war and what life is like for southerners.

Their a story about African American and whites though out the story. Though we have a bit of story with a fourth character as well. Laurel is looking for someone to love her and find maybe find love along the way. She applies to be a weaver in the silk room.

Willie applies to the Cotton Exposition for he want to help pay for his fathers hospital bills and to help him get better. Willie friend Quincy has gotten a job their as well. We also have Langdon. What the author show though out the book is how world is viewed between each character. She does a well job of it. ( )
  Lindz2012 | Jun 30, 2019 |
Title: A Silken Thread
Author: Kim Vogel Sawyer
Pages:
Year: 2019
Publisher: Waterbrook
My rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Willie Sharp is busy working full-time and taking care of his father, who has suffered a stroke. They don’t have much money, just enough to make do. Willie’s best friend is Quincy, a young African American who has a hot temper when riled. They both get jobs at the Atlanta exposition featuring cotton and other textiles. Quincy encounters a great deal of racism, and Willie wonders why everyone is so concerned with the outside of a person instead of what’s on the inside.
Laurel Millard has gotten a job weaving silk at the new exposition. She is the youngest of six children and her older siblings have told her it is her job to take care of their mother before starting a life of her own. Laurel hopes that by being out amongst people she will meet a young bachelor, fall in love and marry as long as he is willing to take care of her mother, too. Langford Rochester is the son of a wealthy businessman, who spends his days playing cards and wasting time. His father wants to train him to take over the business and his mother wants him to marry. Langford wants to keep living the life of a wastrel, but he figures he can pretend interest in both his parents’ objectives for a little while. He wants a wife that is naïve and easily manipulated. He sets his sights on Laurel to fill the bill, and Laurel thinks she has found a man to solve her situation.
I normally enjoy this author’s stories, but this one fell short for me. I couldn’t connect to the characters, the romance between Willie and Laurel didn’t seem realistic in that it came out of nowhere, and the plot was predictable. I did, however, adore Quincy’s mom. She was the strong voice of wisdom and faith. She is a character I would have liked to have heard from more often. The historical setting was interesting too. I had never heard of the exposition put on in Atlanta in 1895, so I learned something new. All-in-all, the book was okay. I look forward to reading this author’s next endeavor and hope for a better outcome. ( )
  lamb521 | Apr 29, 2019 |
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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?

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