Oldfield: A Kentucky Tale of the Last Century

By Nancy Huston Banks

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In early 1900's Kentucky, you'll uncover two elderly sisters' quiet lives as they maintain tradition against the backdrop of a changing world.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Fiction

Released

2011-02-11

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Summary

"Oldfield: A Kentucky Tale of the Last Century" by Nancy Huston Banks is a story set in Kentucky's Pennyroyal Region, where the reader is introduced to two elderly sisters, Miss Judy and Miss Sophia, and the charming village they inhabit. The book is set in the early 20th century, and it explores themes of grace, strength, the progression of time, and the gentle relationships between the sisters and their community. The story begins by showing Miss Judy's gentle nature and devotion as she handles her daily tasks with care so that her sister doesn't get disturbed. The reader is drawn into their world of love, societal norms, the history of their family, and the character of rural life. A hint of sadness appears between the tranquility, that shows the sisters' solitude. All of this happens with Kentucky's changing scenery as the backdrop.