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Threads of Smoke
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Feb 27 2026
Pages: 252
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In the smog-choked streets of Industrial Revolution Manchester, women toil in the mills from dawn until dark, their hands raw and their voices unheard. Among them is Eliza Harrow, a young seamstress whose life is tethered to the relentless rhythm of looms and smoke. But when women begin disappearing from the factory floor, whispers of danger and corruption rise with the yellowed smoke.
As Eliza uncovers secret experiments tied to factory owner Edmund Barrington and government contracts, she is drawn into a web of mystery, industrial malfeasance, and social injustice. Alongside fellow workers and the radical printer Thomas Greene, she navigates threats from foremen, deceptive officials, and even betrayal within her own ranks.
Threads of Smoke is a gripping historical fiction thriller that captures the harsh realities of 19th-century industrial life while exploring early feminist struggles, class inequality, and the fight for labor rights. From the chemical-laden east wing of the mill to clandestine literacy classes and bold public assemblies, Eliza's story reveals how courage, intelligence, and solidarity can spark change even under the most oppressive conditions.
Perfect for fans of historical thrillers, feminist literature, and stories of labor and social justice, this novel blends suspense, atmospheric industrial detail, and rich character-driven storytelling. Experience a tale of courage, resilience, and the fight to be seen in a world that tries to make women disappear.
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