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    612-822-4611

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The Queen's Twin And Other Stories

The Queen's Twin And Other Stories

Jewett, Sarah Orne

Paperback

General Parenting

Publisher Price: $15.99

ISBN10: 9371813741
ISBN13: 9789371813747
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Jul 1 2025
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.26 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
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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