Set against the Great Chicago fire, this book blazes from start to finish. Mollies runs a watch company and Zack is a lawyer for the famous Harman's Department Store in Chicago.
Mollie grew up learning how to make beautiful watches from her father, when he passed away she took over the company. The 57th watch company employs about 40 people, most of whom are Civil War Vets suffering from various forms of PTSD. Mollie is proud to provide work for the men who would otherwise be unemployed.
Zack is a no nonsense lawyer who has secretly admired Mollie for 3 years. He wanted to date her, but because of their work relationship he felt he couldn't mix the two worlds. His boss also had some rules against mixing business and pleasure.
The fire brings Mollie and Zack together in a way that only a disaster can and helps them to form a friendship. As Chicago begins to rebuild, Mollie and Zack work at rebuilding their personal and professional lives. This couple discovers that their personal lives do not mesh as well as they first thought. Read Into the Whirlwind to find out if Mollie and Zack will ever be more than business associates.
The opening scene of the book is Chicago burning down to the ground and the action and pace of the book doesn't slow down until you finish it. Mollie and Zack learn about business, life and love. This is a great adventure. You learn a little bit of Chicago's history and there is a touch of God. I enjoyed the adventure, but was hoping for more than a hint of God in the book. I love learning about history through stories, so this book hit the spot.
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