REVIEW: These Tangled Threads by Sarah Loudin Thomas

 

BOOK SUMMARY Seven years ago, a hidden betrayal scattered three young friends living in the shadow of the great Vanderbilt mansion. Now, when Biltmore Industries master weaver Lorna Blankenship is commissioned to create an original design for Cornelia Vanderbilt’s 1924 wedding, she panics knowing she doesn’t have the creativity needed. But there’s an elusive artisan in the Blue Ridge Mountains who could save her—if only she knew where to begin. To track down the mysterious weaver, Lorna sees no other way than to seek out the relationships she abandoned in shame. As she pulls at each tangled thread from her past, Lorna is forced to confront the wounds and regrets of life long ago. She’ll have to risk the job that shapes her identity, as well as the hope of friendship—and love—restored.

My Thoughts:

I found it a bit difficult to get into this book. It was well researched and well written. I think I was somewhere about a third of the way in before I really understood what was going on. Perhaps I just wasn't paying strict attention. I was confused by the changes in perspective between Lorna, Gentry and Arthur. The date changes also confused me.

However, it turned out to be a very good book. The storylines ended up being complex and intertwined in a surprising way. I think that, because the setting didn't end up being something in which I was particularly interested, I wasn't the best judge of this book. It wouldn't be the first book that I'd recommed, but I definitely want to read more from this author.

It was a story of pain, hurt, redemption and undeserved love. This is one you'll need to decide about yourselves. 

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