Out in the Forty-Five Duncan Keith's Vow

"Out in the Forty-Five, or Duncan Keith's Vow," by Emily Sarah Holt, is a historical fiction novel told through the diary of Caroline Courtenay, a young woman living in 1745 during the Jacobite uprising, in which she shares her family's life, what society expects of her, and the time's general politics. Set in Brocklebank Fells, Caroline and her sisters, along with their Aunt Kezia, navigate their lives, showcasing their diverse personalities and their responses to societal pressures and individual aspirations. Through their daily conversations and experiences the readers can infer relationships and the political landscape of their time, offering insights into personal development and the balancing act between tradition and moving times.