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Two veteran novelists team up in this evangelical Christian historical fiction series debut that explores interesting social issues, but eventually falls flat. Nineteenth-century New England is in the throes of change as it morphs from an agricultural economy to textile industry. Caught in the growing pains of her little town of Lowell, Mass., is the comely Lilly Armbruster, who has lost the family farm through the death of her parents and the greed of her older brother. Her devotion to the ambitious Matthew Cheever is dispelled when he seemingly sells out his values to become the prot‚g‚ of a dubious business mentor. Lilly contracts to work in the textile mills with the idea of becoming an "instrument of God" and sabotaging the business that she feels has cost her everything she loves. The story begins promisingly enough with some discerning historical insights about the problems of industrialization for women and ethnic groups (sexual harassment, poor working conditions, prejudicial treatment), but the pacing is slow, the dialogue and actions are often wooden and the abundant sermonizing is a constant distraction. Although there are some surprises in the character development of Lilly and Matthew, other characters are one-dimensional and undergo unbelievable transformations too quickly. The sulky Lilly is also difficult for the reader to like. However, fans of Peterson and Miller will likely appreciate that the authors wrap up enough loose ends to make this work not only as a stand-alone title but also as an introduction to the series.
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"...palable tension and sympathetic, believable characters, create a winning historical novel. Recommended for most collections." -- Library Journal, Feb. 1, 2003

"The authors have brought this world to life with entertaining dialogue, a little mystery and a struggling romance." -- Romantic Times

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  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Bethany House Publishers; 1st THUS edition (February 1, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0764226886
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764226885
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #236,335 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Christian Novels, July 10, 2004
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I must admit I have not read a lot of Christian literature, not as much as I would like, so Tracie Peterson's BELLS OF LOWELL were a great introduction to the genre. Each book is beautifully written, and they flow on continously, however, if you were to read them out of sequence, you would not be too terribly behind. I Could NOT put these books down, and in the process of collecting more of this woman's wonderful work. This series is a must buy!
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Lilly Sells Out, August 21, 2004
By E. Adams "miss_sparrow" (Williamsburg, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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I'm a sucker for a good historical romance, and I'm mildly obsessed with the Lowell mills. Sadly, this book failed to satisfy either of my passions. The writing is clunky and the historical accuracy dubious in places. The religious messages seem awkwardly inserted and more appropriate to modern Christianity than that of the 1820s. And Lilly is an unsympathetic heroine who causes a near-fatal accident--to which she never confesses and doesn't even seem very sorry about--in her misguided attempt to bring down the mills, and then happily abandons all notion of doing anything to improve the lives of the mill girls once she gets married. This book had the potential to make some important points about the consequences of industrialization, but it, like Lilly, gave up that notion in the pursuit of romance. Hooray for internal improvements!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars New Series shows potential, February 28, 2003
By Bonnie McKinzie (Garden Grove, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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Lilly is a young woman dedicated to farm life and the serenity of her beloved town and country. However, change has come in the form of huge brick mills replacing the farms. Lilly is sad and she is angry. Already she has lost both her parents, and her scoundrel brother has gambled away their inheritance. Alone and bitter, Lilly is determined to be a one-woman show who ultimately will bring down the mills.

Apparently the whole town is split. The town even lost its name. Rows of boarding houses with up to 8 girls a room now line the streets. Lilly is not one to cave in, but when she realizes that some of the very people who were part of her loving past have now accepted the mills, she is a bit confused: especially about Matthew, a former farm boyfriend turned mill executive.

Lilly feels dejected and ends up one of the mill-girls in an attempt to gain her farm community back.

Although this series shows potential, I found it slow getting started and void of real suspense and my interest waned at times. I would buy book 2 though, just for the simple fact of the author.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely series
Found this and #2 by looking for more by this author, and they were a lovely reading experience. Tracie Peterson is one of my favorites!
Published 19 months ago by Shari A. Bradley

3.0 out of 5 stars Not my Fav
This is a series that starts out so slow that you wont want to finish it. I think it is because Pella is not as good of an author as Pererson is. Read more
Published on December 8, 2005 by book lover

5.0 out of 5 stars Good but not Great
The Bells of Lowell series is not my favorite by Tracie. I think it is because I do not really like Judith Miller. Read more
Published on November 22, 2005 by Deborah Dieleman

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Series
This is the first of 3 books in this series. It did start out a little slow, and it left a lot of questions in the end (what happens to the child Lilly believes is her brothers... Read more
Published on July 22, 2005 by Mrs Mike

2.0 out of 5 stars Dissapointed
I read another story by Tracie Peterson and enjoyed it. When I started reading this book I was so excited. I was really enjoying it. Read more
Published on August 29, 2004 by Emma Grace

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly Excellent
After her father passes, Lilly is determined that it is God's will to punish those she thinks is responsible, the mills. Read more
Published on April 15, 2004 by Elizabeth Merry

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I've ever read!
Once I started reading "Daughter of the Loom", I couldn't put it down. I thought Tracie Peterson and Judith Miller were great, mixing romance and history into the book. Read more
Published on September 27, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great 'Take on Vacation' Book
Lilly Armbruster had lived on a farm all her life. She loved the land. She loved the outdoors. She loved all the beauty God created. Read more
Published on July 7, 2003 by FictionAddiction.NET

5.0 out of 5 stars Another wonderful Tracie Peterson book
I thought this was another oustanding book by Tracie Peterson. I have only read Judith Miller's work in conjunction with Peterson but I will be checking her work out now as... Read more
Published on April 16, 2003 by Jane Pride

4.0 out of 5 stars Industrialization comes to New England
It's 1828. Lilly Armbruster is angry, and for good reason. The twenty-year-old woman has lost both parents; the family farm has been sold, and her older brother has gambled away... Read more
Published on March 8, 2003 by Corinne H. Smith

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