Jenny: A Village Idyl

By M. A. (Margaret Anne) Curtois

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a world of societal expectations and personal heartaches, a mother fights to maintain love and stability within her family.

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Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Fiction

Released

2021-09-23

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Summary

"Jenny: A Village Idyl" by M. A. Curtois is a story set in a 19th century rural village that follows Jenny Salter, a woman who is a mom, as she deals with the difficulties of family life and what people expect from her. We meet Jenny as she travels back to her village, already concerned about her sick child, and it becomes clear that her life contains struggles, especially with her husband, Rob, and taking care of her children, like Nat. The countryside's beauty contrasts with the weight of Jenny's troubles in this novel that captures the nuances of love, sorrow, and family relationships showing how Jenny is judged by those around her as she tries to navigate her life.