A Silken Thread by Kim Vogel Sawyer (Review)

My Review

I haven't read a book by Kim Vogel Sawyer that I haven't immensely enjoyed. I always come away from reading her books feeling like a better person emotionally and spiritually. She continues to amaze me with the quality of her books. Set in Atlanta,Georgia thirty years after the end of the Civil War at the Atlanta Cotton Exposition. I found it interesting to learn the history of the Cotton Exposition. The Civil War was over but racial tensions were still high in the south. Even though I may not have liked one of the characters they did step up to the plate and do the right thing in the end showing the right moral conviction. This is a complicated plot that proves once again why I enjoy this author's books so much. I find her books realistic, she shows us we all make mistakes but forgiveness is there for us. My heart hurt reading about the racism in this book. I know the book was being true to it's time period though. Full of rich historical detail I found it a fabulous read! Published April 2nd 2019 by Waterbrook Press. I was given a complimentary copy of this book. Thank you. All opinions expressed are my own.

Paperback, 352 pages

Published April 2nd 2019 by Waterbrook Press

Genres: Christian Fiction,Romance,Historical Fiction

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Good Reads Summary

For readers who love a heartwarming romance and a rich historical setting comes a tale of a young woman with a heavy burden, the International Cotton Exposition, and the pursuit of true love.

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.

Langdon Rochester's parents have given him an ultimatum: settle down with a wife or lose his family inheritance. At the Exposition, Langdon 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. Langdon 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?

About The Author

Award-winning, bestselling author Kim Vogel Sawyer is a wife, mother, gramma, chocolate-lover, cat-petter, and--most importantly--a daughter of the King! With more than 1.5 million books in print in seven different languages, Kim enjoys a full-time writing and speaking ministry. Her "gentle stories of hope" are loved by readers and reviewers alike. Kim and her retired military husband, Don, reside on the plains of Kansas, the setting for many of her novels.

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