The Daring Ladies of Lowell
by: Kate Alcott
Rating: Good
The Daring Ladies of Lowell has it all. Murder, love, a horrible working environment, and a strong willed woman that is determined to seek justice for all. Alice is a young mill worker in the town of Lowell Massachusetts.  In 1832, the working conditions at the mill causes sever health problems and sometimes death. Because of poor ventilation in the mill, fibers from the cotton are getting caught in the girls lungs. Alice is determined to improve the conditions, and is appointed spokes person for the "mill girls". One of the "mill girls" is found dead, and the death is first thought to be suicide. Alice knows this could not be true.  Proving that a "mill girl" was murdered, the murderer convicted, and changing the working conditions at the mill, seems to be a losing battle. Alice is willing to make the difficult choices that could cost her the man she loves, in hopes of getting justice for all.  Based on a true story, this historical fiction is a interesting and entertaining read.