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Carita
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- Book Synopsis
- Carit explores the fragile balance of love, family, and the uncertainties of life. A couple enjoys a seemingly harmonious existence, cherishing their shared experiences and dedication to their child. Their bond is tested as illness introduces an element of unpredictability, challenging their perceptions of happiness and security. The narrative delves into the evolving roles within relationships, as devotion and responsibility take on new meanings. The emotional weight of caregiving and the struggle to maintain hope against inevitable change highlight the complexities of personal resilience. Reflections on identity emerge as one partner confronts the gradual loss of control over their well-being, while the other navigates the tension between optimism and fear. The novel examines how people cope with life s unpredictability and the emotional cost of love, portraying a deeply personal yet universal struggle. It captures the intersection of vulnerability and strength, showing how moments of crisis can reshape even the most steadfast connections. Carit is a meditation on companionship, the limits of control, and the enduring desire to protect those we cherish.
- About The Author
- Margaret Oliphant was a Scottish author and historical writer who usually wrote under the name Mrs. Oliphant. She was born Margaret Oliphant Wilson on April 4, 1828, and died on June 20, 1897. She writes "domestic realism, the historical novel, and tales of the supernatural" as her short stories. Margaret Oliphant was born in Wallyford, near Musselburgh, East Lothian. She was the only daughter and youngest child still living of Margaret Oliphant (c. 1789 17 September 1854) and Francis W. Wilson, a clerk. We lived in Lasswade, Glasgow, and Liverpool when she was a child. In Wallyford, a street called Oliphant Gardens is named after her. As a girl, she was always trying new things with writing. Passages in the Life of Mrs. Margaret Maitland, her first book, came out in 1849. This was about the mostly successful Scottish Free Church movement, which was something her folks agreed with. Next came Caleb Field in 1851, the same year she met publisher William Blackwood in Edinburgh and was asked to write for Blackwood's Magazine. She did so for the rest of her life and wrote over 100 articles, including one that criticized Arthur Dimmesdale in Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter."
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9789371133142
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Double 9 Books, (01 April 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 382
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 140 x 22 mm
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