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In 1867, a poor Boston street kid prayed for luck and miraculously, luck struck. Meet Thomas Lawson, the improbable Copper King of the Gilded Age and the love of his life, the stunning Jeanne Lawson.
Their dream houses rivaled Downton Abbey.
Lawson's four daughters shone among Boston's future debutantes, enjoying shopping, French couture, cotillions and jewels, as Lawson's sons searched for their place in the world. Loyal servants and friends guided the Lawsons through the ups and downs of good health, travel and celebrating!
Be swept up in a lavish whirlwind of Lawson family life: new houses, horse shows, balls, weddings and socializing among disdainful Brahmins.
All the while, a passionate, decade-spanning love story unfolds between Thomas and Jeanne, from the moment they meet as teenagers.
It's also a love story for the City of Boston and South Shore towns, recalling the stores and restaurants of old, capturing the simplicity of
everyday life a century ago.
"Luck Struck" is a thoroughly satisfying read, full of surprises, upheaval
and the lingering question:
How long can Lawson's luck last?
THOMAS LAWSON'S FAMOUS TOWER AND "DREAMWOLD" MANSION ARE LOCATED IN SCITUATE, MASSACHUSETTS.
Kathy wrote this world-famous line for Boston's MBTA.
Creativity is a rare gift, and Kathy values every opportunity
to express hers in art, fiction writing and music.