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Power, politics, and the making of a valley
In a storied river town, booming mills and mighty wills shape the lives of workers, families, and leaders. A young, determined lawyer navigates a crowded landscape of ambition, loyalty, and race‑driven politics as old fortunes face new challenges.
Set against a backdrop of smoke, machinery, and a changing social order, this novel follows the rise of a new political force within Ellington and the hidden power behind it. It dives into the lives of factory owners, lawyers, and laborers as they collide over town, state, and family futures. The stakes are high, the pressures constant, and the moral terrain complex as each side argues for a place in the evolving economy.
Readers will encounter sharp character studies, charged dialogue, and a portrait of a community grappling with progress, justice, and the cost of prosperity.
- Vivid portraits of industrial power, political maneuvering, and town life
- Character-driven drama centered on a rising young politician and the men who shape him
- Exploration of class tensions, labor, and the ethics of progress
- Moments of suspense set against a rapidly changing American landscape
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction that probes power and community without losing sight of human stories.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a journey through the lives and labors of a group of mill owners and their workforce as they build, operate, and expand factories in a small New England town. Set within the Industrial Revolution's boom, the author provides a detailed historical backdrop for the story that follows. Through the experiences of both the mill owners and workers, the book delves into social and economic inequalities, ethical concerns of industrialization, and the rise of worker unions in the face of often harsh working conditions. The author presents a complex and nuanced portrayal of the characters, inviting the reader to question preconceptions and consider how, even with the best intentions, personal ambition and the drive for economic progress can sometimes lead to unintended consequences. In all, this book offers a thought-provoking exploration of an era that significantly shaped the modern world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331661498_0
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