Twisted Strands

Bound by Fate’s Tangled Threads

In Twisted Strands, Margaret Dickinson transports readers to the wind-swept moors of 19th-century Yorkshire, where silken threads and buried secrets intertwine. Young weaver Emma Laughton arrives at Hawthorn Mill seeking refuge from scandal and the chance to master her craft. Amid the rhythmic clatter of looms and the scent of damp wool, she finds solace in her work—but also unexpected attraction in the form of the mill’s enigmatic overseer, Daniel Hawke. As Emma navigates her new life, she must balance her growing feelings against the rigid expectations of mill society and the whispers of a family curse said to haunt every generation of Laughtons.

Patterns of Deception and Desire

When a half-finished tapestry bearing the likeness of Emma’s late mother emerges from her loom, Emma and Daniel uncover dark designs woven into both fabric and fate. Strange accidents plague the mill, and a hidden ledger hints at embezzlement threatening the livelihoods of countless families. Torn between loyalty to her mentor and her own growing ambition, Emma pieces together clues from threadbare journals and clandestine midnight meetings. As the mill hands murmur about betrayal, Emma must trust Daniel—and her own intuition—to unpick the truth before the entire enterprise unravels.

Unraveling Secrets in the Loom of Love

As snow drifts across the moors and the mill’s future hangs by a single warp thread, Emma’s pursuit of justice brings her face-to-face with buried family rivalries and the true origin of the so-called curse. In a daring confrontation within the candlelit weaving shed, long-held resentments surface, forcing Emma and Daniel to confront their pasts—and recognize that the strongest bonds are forged in adversity. When the final shuttle passes through the warp, both lovers realize that some secrets, once laid bare, can transform sorrow into strength.

. Margaret Dickinson is a renowned British author celebrated for her evocative historical romances, intricate plots, and richly drawn characters whose journeys through love, loss, and redemption continue to captivate readers worldwide.