The Queen's Twin and Other Stories

By Sarah Orne Jewett

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In late 1800s coastal Maine, people yearn for connections beyond their quiet lives, intertwining local stories with a fascination for a distant queen.

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Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Fiction

Released

2008-03-13

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Summary

"The Queen's Twin and Other Stories" by Sarah Orne Jewett is a compilation of short stories that show the lives of people living in coastal Maine during the late 1800s. The book looks at New England life, notably the characters in Maine's coastal areas. In "The Queen's Twin," we meet Mrs. Todd and Abby Martin, "the Queen's Twin" who shares a birthday with Queen Victoria. This link to royalty ties together Abby's personal story with the world around her. The story begins in Dunnet Landing, Maine, showing how much the people there are connected to the sea. Mrs. Todd's return from visiting Abby creates excitement for their upcoming visit. As they talk about Abby's obsession with being "the Queen's Twin," the story highlights a desire for something more than their quiet, country lives. The way Mrs. Todd interacts conveys the sense of community with warmth and fun, setting the scene for the stories to come.