This unfortunately includes all of the hallmark sexism and racism. The Factory Witches of Lowell has an incredibly historical tone and almost feels like reading a period text. I mean, sapphic working class witches? Could I ask for anything more targeted toward my tastes? Apparently I could. It is a fictionalized account of the beginning of Lowell’s mill women’s union, following the events of a strike.Īs soon as I heard about this book a few months ago, I knew I had to read it. Malerich is a historical fantasy novel out on November 10th. And if you ever doubted my honesty, get ready for this review. I received an e-arc from Tor through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Fortunately Hannah, her best friend in the boardinghouse-and maybe first love?-has a gift for the dying art of witchcraft.Īt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. Judith has already seen one strike fold and she doesn’t intend to see it again. Their ringleader is Judith Whittier, a newcomer to Lowell but not to class warfare. When the Boston owners decide to raise the workers’ rent, the girls go on strike. They're going on strike, and they have a secret weapon on their side: a little witchcraft to ensure that no one leaves the picket line.įor the young women of Lowell, Massachusetts, freedom means fair wages for fair work, decent room and board, and a chance to escape the cotton mills before lint stops up their lungs. Malerich's The Factory Witches of Lowell is a riveting historical fantasy about witches going on strike in the historical mill-town of Lowell, Massachusetts.įaced with abominable working conditions, unsympathetic owners, and hard-hearted managers, the mill girls of Lowell have had enough.
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