about the book
Seven years ago, a hidden betrayal scattered three young friends living in the shadow of Biltmore Estate. 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 can find her.
To track the mysterious weaver down, Lorna sees no other way but to seek out the relationships she abandoned in shame. As she pulls at each tangled thread from her old life, Lorna is forced to confront the wounds and regrets of long ago. She'll have to risk the job that shapes her identity as well as the hope of friendship--and love--restored.
In this seamlessly woven historical tale, award-winning Appalachian author Sarah Loudin Thomas delivers a poignant novel of friendship, artistry, restoration, and second chances.
publisher: bethany house publishers
release date: april 2, 2024
review
sarah loudin thomas has a knack for atmospheric storytelling. every time i pick up one of her books, i look forward to being transported across the country to appalachia and into its history.
these tangled threads centers around the biltmore estate—and three characters linked to the weaving work of biltmore industries. lorna, gentry, and arthur each add perspective to the story that spans several years, but at very different times. at just the right moments, their perspectives weave together to tell of art and friendship, love and loss, redemption and forgiveness.
i loved the experience of these tangled threads. each character has his or her own hardships, and it was a treat to follow them on the journey to hope and healing. there's a touch of mystery and romance in the story, too, and plenty to be learned of the biltmore estate and the art of weaving.
to historical-fiction readers, i easily recommend this book.
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