A Daughter of Fife by Amelia E. Barr

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Author Barr, Amelia E., 1831-1919
Title A Daughter of Fife
Credits Etext produced by Nathan Harris, Juliet Sutherland, Charles
Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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Summary "A Daughter of Fife" by Amelia E. Barr is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. Set in a small fishing hamlet in Scotland, the story revolves around the lives of the inhabitants of Pittenloch, particularly focusing on Maggie Promoter, a strong and beautiful young woman grappling with the tragedy of losing her father and brothers to the sea, as well as dealing with her feelings for a handsome outsider, Allan Campbell. The opening portion introduces the reader to the coastal setting of Pittenloch and paints a vivid picture of the community’s deep connection to the sea and their traditional way of life. Maggie, depicted as a fierce and independent spirit, finds herself mourning the loss of her loved ones while contending with the arrival of Allan, who becomes intertwined in her life. The narrative hints at Maggie’s internal struggle as she navigates her grief and burgeoning emotions amid the practical concerns of daily life, setting the stage for potential tensions between love, fate, and social expectations within the small fishing community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Scotland -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 7062
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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