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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Kirsteen: The story of a scotch family seventy years ago Vol. II explores the quiet strength of a woman who navigates familial duty, personal longing, and societal constraints in a changing world. The tensions between obligation and self-determination emerge as she balances devotion to her family with an unspoken yearning for independence. Domestic life, shaped by unacknowledged sacrifices and deeply ingrained expectations, forms the foundation of a journey that challenges traditional roles. The contrast between those who leave in pursuit of opportunity and those who remain underscores the weight of responsibility placed on women, whose aspirations are often overshadowed by duty. As emotions simmer beneath the surface, the narrative reveals the quiet resilience required to carve out a path beyond predetermined roles. The novel portrays the subtle defiance found in small acts of courage, showing how perseverance and self-awareness shape identity despite restrictive circumstances. Through moments of reflection and unspoken struggles, the story captures the enduring conflict between tradition and the desire for a life defined by choice.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Kirsteen: The story of a scotch family seventy years ago Vol. II explores the quiet strength of a woman who navigates familial duty, personal longing, and societal constraints in a changing world. The tensions between obligation and self-determination emerge as she balances devotion to her family with an unspoken yearning for independence. Domestic life, shaped by unacknowledged sacrifices and deeply ingrained expectations, forms the foundation of a journey that challenges traditional roles. The contrast between those who leave in pursuit of opportunity and those who remain underscores the weight of responsibility placed on women, whose aspirations are often overshadowed by duty. As emotions simmer beneath the surface, the narrative reveals the quiet resilience required to carve out a path beyond predetermined roles. The novel portrays the subtle defiance found in small acts of courage, showing how perseverance and self-awareness shape identity despite restrictive circumstances. Through moments of reflection and unspoken struggles, the story captures the enduring conflict between tradition and the desire for a life defined by choice.