Line by Line (Love along the Wires)
In 1880s London, Alice McNeil has long ago chosen a career as a telegrapher instead of marriage and family, and has never regretted it. She begins working at Henley and Company in a prestigious position. Douglas Shaw is an ambitious young man who has worked his way up from poverty. He has his sights on marrying into high society. However, when the two form a friendship, things begin to change. Then a jealous coworker lashes out, and Alice must deal with the consequences. This is the first book in the Love Along the Wires series by Jennifer Delamere.
This book provides an interesting look at the practice and importance of telegraphy in the 1880s. There are also tidbits of history woven throughout. Andrew Carnegie, the American businessman and philanthropist, makes an appearance and gives Douglas some advice. Alice is reading a book called “The Spinster’s Guide to Love and Romance,” which is based on real books of the era, and often gives the reader a laugh. There is also a gentle Christian message about giving back to help others. Fans of Christian romance and Victorian-era technology will enjoy this story.
