A web of dreams (by Tessa Barclay)

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'A web of dreams' is a historical novel by Tessa Barclay. I don't think I've read any books by this author before. 

This is a realistic book set in mid-nineteenth century Scotland. A girl called Jenny Cornill learns about men. As she grows up she discovers new emotions.

All this is within the background of the tartan-weaving trade of the time. Many characters are apparently based on real people.

I thought it was quite readable, and nicely plotted. But it didn't stand out, and is probably not a book that I'll read again.

'A web of dreams' is not currently in print, but fairly widely available second-hand.

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