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The queen's twin and other stories explores the intricate lives of coastal Maine residents, illuminating a world where history, memory, and identity shape everyday experience. In the opening story, a woman who shares a birthday with a monarch becomes the symbolic centerpiece around which larger questions of meaning orbit. Her life in a remote community is colored by this perceived kinship, allowing her to connect her humble surroundings with the grander narratives of empire and legacy. Through another resident s recounting of their visit to her, the tale captures a rich portrait of rural social life, anchored in shared stories and personal lore. The tension between the familiar rhythms of village life and the emotional pull of imagined ties to distant royalty creates a quiet poignancy. The coastal setting is depicted with deep reverence, serving as a backdrop where sea, land, and memory converge. Through conversations and observations, the collection reflects on aging, friendship, national identity, and the ways in which ordinary people locate themselves in the flow of history, imbuing simple lives with quiet nobility and gentle humor.
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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.
The queen's twin and other stories explores the intricate lives of coastal Maine residents, illuminating a world where history, memory, and identity shape everyday experience. In the opening story, a woman who shares a birthday with a monarch becomes the symbolic centerpiece around which larger questions of meaning orbit. Her life in a remote community is colored by this perceived kinship, allowing her to connect her humble surroundings with the grander narratives of empire and legacy. Through another resident s recounting of their visit to her, the tale captures a rich portrait of rural social life, anchored in shared stories and personal lore. The tension between the familiar rhythms of village life and the emotional pull of imagined ties to distant royalty creates a quiet poignancy. The coastal setting is depicted with deep reverence, serving as a backdrop where sea, land, and memory converge. Through conversations and observations, the collection reflects on aging, friendship, national identity, and the ways in which ordinary people locate themselves in the flow of history, imbuing simple lives with quiet nobility and gentle humor.