The Weaver's Daughter

The plot around the weaver's mill was my favorite thing about this story. I was surprised that child labor wasn't a more heightened aspect in the back half, as it was beautifully set up in the front.

However, I was significantly disappointed that the unwed pregnancy was addressed as an inconvenience and “perceived” wrong rather than the sin it actually was. For this reason, this is my least favorite of Mrs. Ladd's books.

The romance between Kate and Henry was sweet.

I wish there was more resolution with Kate's father, but this aspect was realistically written. His last appearance in the book was exquisite.

Content: tobacco, unwed pregnancy (not treated as sin), replacement profanity, alcohol, replacement expletives