Wealth and Privilege edition by Jeanette Watts Literature Fiction eBooks
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Money. Family. Love. Hate. Obsession. Duty. Politics. Religion - or the lack thereof. Sex -- or, once again, the lack thereof.
Thomas Baldwin finds himself married to a woman he can’t stand, while head-over heels in love with another woman he can’t have. Talk about bad planning. He is something of a kite, buffeted by circumstances which blow him not only through personal crises, but also through some of the most significant events of the late 1800s, including the railroad riots of 1877, the creation of the Homestead Steel Works, the assassination of President Garfield, and the Johnstown Flood. Over time, and with the help of his muse, who dances maddeningly just beyond his reach, he takes control of his life, wresting it from the winds attempting to control him.
Wealth and Privilege edition by Jeanette Watts Literature Fiction eBooks
Watts put forth a tremendous effort in research. Her minute detail regarding historical events is outstanding. She clearly transports the reader to the time and place, you become part of the historical events mentioned, very interactive. Clearly Pittsburgh 1870 -1880's was felt along with social mores. The events grab hold of your attention as Watts weaves the characters and plot in tandem with events effortlessly.I adored Thomas - a true gentleman possessing integrity. He's witty despite the fact he feels socially stunted. His situation is heartbreaking. The friendship he developed with Regina was well done. She is another character well elaborated by Watts. Regina is a woman clearly ahead of her time and I love how Watts stepped out of the box with her and her personality. All the characters were wonderful - motley blending nicely together.
I enjoyed the book but had issues with two items. First I felt the dialog was not fitting of the time, much to contemporary for my liking, language didn't appear late 1800's in the least. Second I was seriously disappointed with the abrupt ending. I can't imagine what Watts was thinking with such a sudden and unfinished conclusion. I felt she was exhausted and just called it quits. She created a major build up with the Johnstown Flood and poof DONE. Honestly I felt quite a bit of anger and frustration. Even if a sequel follows it won't temper my level of frustration with the poor ending in this book.
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Wealth and Privilege edition by Jeanette Watts Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
A real classic! This book grabs your attention and draws you in right from the beginning. The first chapter ends with a real surprise and each chapter makes you want to find out what happens next. It was really hard to put down. Her descriptions of the period are vivid and her narratives are exciting. Set against the background of the post civil war industrial revolution, historical events which are rarely referenced are brought to light. A sequel is obviously planned for this book since it is left unresolved at the end. We hope to see the next book soon. This would make an outstanding mini series of the caliber of Downton Abbey but set in America.
MANY REVIEWS SAID THIS NEEDED A SEQUEL. I PUT OFF READING THIS FOR THAT REASON. NEVER DID FIND A SEQUEL AND PROBABLY WON'T READ THIS AUTHOR AGAIN. I DON'T LIKE STORIES THAT LEAVE YOU GUESSING.
First and foremost, this is a love story, but I was pleased that the story was set in the context of the significant changes occurring in Pittsburgh in the 1870s and 1880s. The writing is smooth, and the pages fly by effortlessly. The author's knowledge of social currents and class conflicts, and business warfare among the competing robber barons, lends a richness to the story. This richness is reinforced by the author's knowledge of social mores, social events including dance balls, fashions, and architecture. The author is at her best, in my opinion, when describing the worker's strike against the Pennsylvania Railroad and the tragic Johnstown Flood. In both cases, I felt that I was personally swept up in the events; the writing is riveting, and I could not put the book down. And I was unprepared for the ending. For those who enjoy love stories with greater depth and perspective, I heartily recommend this novel.
This is an historical novel set in the period between the Civil War and the Gilded Age. The main character's life intersects major historical events, and the book really brings alive the era of Carnegie and Mellon. The author's painstaking research is obvious, but the reader is so immersed in her world that it never seems like a history lesson. The parallels between the panic of 1873 and the banking crisis of 2008 are eerie, and the growing pains of the American economy during this period should serve as a cautionary tale for our modern age.
Set in Pittsburgh during the Gilded Age (my favorite period for historial fiction) this is a love story of an epic porportion. Trapped in a loveless marriage with a detestable woman, Thomas is love with Regina Waring- fiercely independent, intelligent, great business sense...and happily married. Nonetheless Thomas secretly pins for her as the industrial age comes into bloom around him. Expect heavy detail and famous historial names sprinkled throughout the novel. The last three chapter- Whew! I was on the edge of my seat. Please note this is a cliff hanger book that leaves you yearning to find out what happened to Thomas and Regina. Of course the book could have left out some details and the years, well, they just flew by with little notice but this book was a surprise. Good for reading on any occassion.
Take one young man who lives in the shadow of his dead brother, who is belittled by his father, and who is the target of his mother’s plans for marriage and grandchildren. Thomas Baldwin’s mother has thrown a birthday party as a way of finding him a wife. Add a chance meeting with an intelligent independent young married woman who bewitches him. Add a scheming mother who machinates a plan to trap Thomas into marriage by having the daughter pull him into an empty room to tell him a secret. Instead, she opens the front of her dress to expose her breasts and attempts to get Thomas to touch them. The girl’s mother has Thomas’s mother in tow as they walk into the room while Thomas is extricating himself. A marriage soon follows. A recipe for disaster.
Author Watts writes a well-researched novel based on Pittsburgh history around the late 1800s with complicated and relatable characters. While character driven, the plot engaged this reader into staying up too late at night. I would recommend Wealth and Privilege by Jeanette Watts to anyone who likes a complicated character driven story with a plot designed to keep the reader involved. And to anyone who is interested in the culture and economics of Pittsburgh during the late 1800s.
Watts put forth a tremendous effort in research. Her minute detail regarding historical events is outstanding. She clearly transports the reader to the time and place, you become part of the historical events mentioned, very interactive. Clearly Pittsburgh 1870 -1880's was felt along with social mores. The events grab hold of your attention as Watts weaves the characters and plot in tandem with events effortlessly.
I adored Thomas - a true gentleman possessing integrity. He's witty despite the fact he feels socially stunted. His situation is heartbreaking. The friendship he developed with Regina was well done. She is another character well elaborated by Watts. Regina is a woman clearly ahead of her time and I love how Watts stepped out of the box with her and her personality. All the characters were wonderful - motley blending nicely together.
I enjoyed the book but had issues with two items. First I felt the dialog was not fitting of the time, much to contemporary for my liking, language didn't appear late 1800's in the least. Second I was seriously disappointed with the abrupt ending. I can't imagine what Watts was thinking with such a sudden and unfinished conclusion. I felt she was exhausted and just called it quits. She created a major build up with the Johnstown Flood and poof DONE. Honestly I felt quite a bit of anger and frustration. Even if a sequel follows it won't temper my level of frustration with the poor ending in this book.
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