Bales & Spires
Bales & Spires by Margaret Growcott is a historical fiction novel published by FriesenPress on July 15, 2021. This edition, written in English and spanning 330 pages, explores the life of Jane Kershaw, a ten-year-old girl working in a Lancashire cotton mill during the 19th century. As the youngest of eight sisters, each with their own aspirations and challenges, Jane navigates the complexities of family life and the constraints of the Victorian era.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the ambitions, disillusionments, and romantic struggles faced by Jane and her sisters. The story highlights the harsh realities of their existence while also exploring themes of resilience and hope. Through the lens of family dynamics and the pursuit of dreams, the novel presents a vivid portrayal of women’s lives in a challenging historical context.
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IN 19TH CENTURY ENGLAND, Jane Kershaw, at ten years old, works every morning in a Lancashire cotton mill, and then goes to school in the afternoons. She is the youngest of eight sisters who all work in the cotton industry.
Each sister has a tale of their own, with blazing ambition, disillusionment and thwarted love. Can they, and Jane, in particular, escape their humdrum existence and realize their dreams in this strict and harsh Victorian era?
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