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_aOliphant, Mrs. _q(Margaret), _d1828-1897 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aKirsteen: The Story of a Scotch Family Seventy Years Ago |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019 |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2019-01-16 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Kirsteen: The Story of a Scotch Family Seventy Years Ago" by Mrs. Oliphant is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the domestic life and challenges faced by the Douglas family in rural Argyllshire, Scotland, focusing particularly on the character of Kirsteen, the second daughter who navigates the complexities of family loyalty, love, and societal expectations as her brothers prepare to leave for India. The opening of the novel introduces us to the household at Drumcarro, where both Mrs. Douglas and Kirsteen are depicted in their roles amidst the domestic struggles of their family life. Kirsteen’s character is established as caring and capable, often attending to her ailing mother and her responsibilities as the family prepares for the departure of her brother Robbie for India. The dynamics between Kirsteen, Mrs. Douglas, and Marg’ret, the housekeeper, hint at deeper themes of sacrifice and unexpressed emotions, particularly as they relate to love and aspirations. The stage is set for Kirsteen's poignant journey as she grapples with her feelings for Ronald Drummond and her sense of duty to her family, all while confronting the limitations imposed on women in her society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aDomestic fiction | ||
| 653 | _aScotland -- Fiction | ||
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