The Weaver’s Daughter was such a sweet, fun read. Even though Kate faced a difficult decision in whether to be loyal to her family and their livelihood or her desire to do the right thing, she managed to remain positive, for the most part. I really enjoyed how her relationship with Nicholas as they became reacquainted with each other. I loved how protective he was over both Kate and his sister, Molly. Molly was in a very difficult situation of her own and, at first, she did make the wrong choice but she did learn and make the right choice. I enjoyed the “Romeo and Juliet vibes” around Kate being a weaver’s daughter and Nicholas being a mill owner. I loved how Nicholas and Kate rallied around her and gave her the support she needed. The conflict between the weavers and the mills as industry became more efficient was really interesting. Sometimes we forget that the use of machinery can make the process easier but it can also rob some people of their livelihoods. I enjoyed learning about that period in history. The story touched on the realities of child labor during that time and of the dangers they faced and how the lack of education would affect their futures. People on both sides made very strong choices spurred on by their fears for their future. Sometimes good people make bad choices and they need grace and compassion to help them do better. I truly enjoyed how the story wrapped up and am definitely looking forward to reading more of Sarah’s work.

The plot around the weaver’s mill was my favorite thing about this story. I was surprised that child labor wasn’t a more heightened aspect in the back half, as it was beautifully set up in the front.

However, I was significantly disappointed that the unwed pregnancy was addressed as an inconvenience and “perceived” wrong rather than the sin it actually was. For this reason, this is my least favorite of Mrs. Ladd’s books.

The romance between Kate and Henry was sweet.

I wish there was more resolution with Kate’s father, but this aspect was realistically written. His last appearance in the book was exquisite.

Content: tobacco, unwed pregnancy (not treated as sin), replacement profanity, alcohol, replacement expletives

Thank you NetGalley for providing this book for an honest opinion. This is not the typical book that I like to read but it was a great historical romance novel. I especially liked that the focus was on the working class. Ladd does a great job of connecting story and romance in this book.

This is an amazing historical romance novel!

I absolutely love the main characters in this book. They are incredibly well developed. The interest between Kate and Henry develops slowly which is wonderful to see. Most of the book my heart ached for Kate and the position that she was placed in simply by having a soft heart and caring about people.

The plot is mainly about the conflict between the weavers and the miill owners and workers. So much emotional damage is caused by people being stubborn and unwilling to talk rationally with others. That is truly something that everyone of us should be on guard against in our own lives.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher, through NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All of the opinions expressed are my own.

Sarah E. Ladd has once again penned a fantastic story that kept me captivated from the start. She is a master at creating colorful, engaging characters and plopping them down in intriguing settings and situations. Her obvious attention to historical detail and events adds authenticity to the tales. Kate Dearborne is intelligent, capable, and fiercely loyal, and I admired her from the start. Henry Stockton is an admirable, compassionate hero who is torn between the past and the future in the mill business his family owns. As the mills add new machinery, the jobs for the weavers are eliminated. As the conflict between the mill owners and weavers grows, things get dangerous.

I enjoyed seeing the relationship between Kate and Henry change as they tried to navigate the divide between Kate’s weaver family and Henry’s mill owning family. A stellar cast of supporting characters add to the intrigue.

If you enjoy clean, fascinating historical romance, you should like Sarah Ladd’s stories. She’s one of my go-to authors. I always look forward to reading her books. 4.5 stars

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This was a thoroughly enjoyable novel.

We have a woman who is fighting to do what she loves and a father who is BLIND to it. A brother who has "gone to the dark side" of industrialism and love interest who is an industrial leader, add some murder in the mix and call it good!

First off I love Sarah Ladds books, of the many Christian writers out there, I find hers to have a hint more depth to them and find them more enjoyable to read over all. This was no exception. Kate is a weaver and knows her craft. She has been working with her father since childhood and knows his business better than everyone else. She isn't boastful in her knowledge, but has pride in her work. She loves it and you can tell. It is not just what job she was born into it is something she loves. And her family loyalty ties in with and at times clashes with this love of her work.

Henry Stockton - our main man - has returned home only to see what his pennypinching miser of a grandfather has created. Yes they have moved for more profit, but he sees the cost for the workers and wonders if there is a better way.

Kate and Henry keep crossing paths both trying to find a middle ground in the growing upheaval of a village in the middle of the industrial revolution. In a world that currently feels in battle between so many different sides and factions, having a story of people trying to find a middle ground feels timely in it's writing.

In regards to the side characters, Henry's sister and her life is a story not always discussed here, though to me that was one of the weaker parts to it - you'll have to read and let me know if you agree with me.

On the whole this was well done, left me entertained and with a bit of something to think on.

I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review

I own a large portion of Sarah Ladd's books and am a huge fan, but this book didn't quite match up to some of her past writings. While I enjoyed the storyline between the two primary characters, Henry and Katherine, the subplot of Henry's sister Molly had me a little more concerned overall, especially since it feels as though a modern day moral situation is being forced into a time period it doesn't quite belong.

The Weaver's Daughter tells the story of Kate Dearborne , a Weavers Daughter, and Henry Stockton, grandson of a Miller. Henry returns from war to find that the Weavers are at odds with the Millers as the Millers bring in all sorts of machines taking over the jobs of many and making the Weavers jobs obsolete. As their paths continually cross an attraction grows but when tragedy strikes it's hard to know who to trust.

The Weaver's Daughter captured my interest early on in the book. Although the ending seemed a bit rushed I still enjoyed it. It had a Romeo and Juliet feel and it was interesting to see how Henry and Kate would overcome their preconceptions of each other as well as their personal and familial struggles.

Thanks to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson Publishers for a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Milling, weaving, conflict, romance, and a really good story! I really like this book by Ladd. This one is well balanced and has likable characters with opposing worlds. I didn't find anything significant that I didn't like about it. If you're looking for drama with romance, and some faith, this book fits that bill.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Ladd continues to write refreshing Regency romance with a spotlight on the working class countryside life as opposed to the ballrooms and bustle of London. Her new book specifically explores the drastic changes to daily life and livelihood brought about by the Industrial Revolution, allowing readers to see both sides of the spectrum through layered characters and a vivid setting. The tension between the weavers and the mill owners is palpable, so skillfully does Ladd set the scene, and the Romeo-and-Juliet-esque romance between Kate and Henry is perfectly paced and dimensional. Gender discrimination, childhood labor, work conditions and a rapidly-changing society make this a compelling read as much as it entertains.

(first appeared on RT Book Reviews, April 2018 / TOP PICK

This is a lovely "Romeo and Juliet" story! It is very well written, easy to follow, and has a great story line! Sarah Ladd has a wonderful way of telling a story that grabs your interest and keeps it. I really appreciate that. The Weaver's Daughter tells of a feud between the towns weavers and millers. And a grandson and daughter, one from each side, that are drawn to each other. Seeing how they possibly can work through their differences and see things from another prospective is well worth your time!

Between 4 and 4 1/2.

This was an interesting book about the differences and politics between the weavers and the millers. It was hard to not form an opinion and take sides after reading how each group was affected.

Henry and Kate were compelling characters as they struggled with their loyalties. Belonging to rival families didn't help their relationship, but what impressed me most was their kindness and eagerness to do what was right, even at the expense of personal sacrifice.

There's also a dichotomy of good vs evil, humility vs pride, cruelty vs forgiveness carried out in the
choices made by the secondary characters.

In the end, it was a story that made me think as it left me with a sense of hope shown in the last chapter.

I received a copy via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

Feuding families and they are next door neighbors too! These young family members are seeing the way the future is changing over to machines and the way of the past is not easy to let go by the older members. I enjoyed the story as we read about the struggles of weavers fighting the switching over to machines and losing their income and family legacies. Murder, suspense and a touch of romance made for a wonderful story.

The Weaver's Daughter
A Regency Romance Novel
by Sarah E. Ladd
Thomas Nelson--FICTION
Thomas Nelson
Christian , Romance
Pub Date 10 Apr 2018


I am am reviewing a copy of The Weaver’s Daughter through Thomas Nelson Fiction and Netgalley:


Kate’s bound to her past by her loyalties. Henry’s loyalty make him want to strive for a better future. In this landscape that is torn between tradition and vision can two souls overcome their pre conceived ideas.


For as long as Kate can remember loyalty has been the heart of the Dearborne family but a war is brewing in the small village a war that has the power to rip families apart, including her family. Light is shed on misguided actions showing Kate how deep her Father’s pride and bitterness run making her question whether her loyalty is in the wrong place.


Henry Stockton the heir to the Stockton fortune returns home after three years of fighting in a war seeking Refuge from his haunting memories. Henry is determined to bury the past, he embraces his Grandfather’s plan to modernize the family’s wool mill, ignoring the grumblings from local weavers. When tragedy strikes just a short time after his arrival. Henry finds himself having to sort out truth from suspicion if he is to save his familes legacy.


Henry has been warned about The Stockton Family including Kate but chance meetings keep bringing Kate and Henry together blurring the lines between loyalty, justice and truth. Kate soon finds herself having to make a decision that will not only change her life but the lives of the people in her Village.



I give The Weaver’s Daugher five out of five stars!


Happy Reading!

I really enjoyed the easy reading of this book. I love the descriptive writing and the flow of the book. The story line was intriguing and kept my interest. I would definitely recommend this book.

Such a sweet romance! A perfect read that will make you feel happy and joyful! Thanks for the ARC! I’ve loved this book and. Getting to know the characters.

Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson-FICTION for the read of Sarah E. Ladd’s, The Weaver’s Daughter.

I can’t say how thoroughly I enjoyed this book. I started it, didn’t put it down until it was done. And then, I wanted more of it.

I have read period novels about the weaving trade and how historically, an entire village’s survival depends on it. The need to move forward for the sake of progress, is hampered by many challenges. Sarah E. Ladd takes us into that world through engaging characters, folds in the romance, throws in a little intrigue, sprinkles faith throughout. Yes! Thank you for the lasting smile.

The Weaver’s Daughter is just a gem.

I’m not going to give much away because this book has to be read.

So recommended.

5/5 fallo

From the cover to the content, another Sarah E Ladd historical fiction novel to keep readers entranced. . .

Ms Ladd introduces readers to a unique historic world of mill workers and weavers. An age old story of doing things the old and time worn ways vs introduction to new and , as yet, untried, unconfirmed ways. The battle is pitched between townspeople, workers, and business owners - all with vested interest in seeing their way succeed.
Add mysterious and dangerous actions, tempers and tyrades, confrontations and all out battles and readers are in for a gripping read not easily put down. Additions well worth the satisfying conclusion awaiting.

Highly recommended for fans of Ms Ladd and historical fiction with romantic complexities.

Goodness, I liked this book so much I read it all in one sitting! I really liked the characters, I feel they were admirable and realistic. I could relate a lot to Kate with her family life and different aspects of being pursued by the wrong guy to marry. The flow of the story was just right. There was enough romance, dialogue, time, and excitement throughout to make the story both interesting and their story believable. I am also glad and found intresting the resolution between the factory and the weavers, because it was realistic, times do just change. Sorry, trying not to give to much away but definitely worth the read! Highly recommend!

The well defined characters in The Weaver’s Daughter face family loyalty while risking integrity. Kate Dearbourne lives in a community that survives on their weaving trade steep in tradition. Henry Stockton returns home from the Three Years War, seeking solace and restoration. Instead, he finds a battle about to explode between his wealthy, visionary family and the local weavers.

Kate’s eyes begin to open to her father’s stubborn ways as she continues to run into Henry. Both Kate and Henry must find their place with God, themselves, and the ongoing weaver’s barrage against progress. Henry struggles inwardly looking for his own path. Kate challenges everything she’s always known, even the suitor her father desires for her.

The Weaver’s Daughter moves quickly, delves into history, and shows the reader the real heart of her characters. I enjoyed this novel set in the Industrial Revolution.

I received a copy from Net Galley and Thomas Nelson Fiction. I was not compensated for this review. All thoughts are my own.