Red Rowans

"Red Rowans" by Flora Annie Webster Steel is a tale set in the Scottish Highlands that explores how love and feelings change the lives of Jeanie Duncan and Paul Macleod. Beginning with a portrait painted under a rowan tree, the narrative shows Jeanie's worries about her looks and her growing feelings for Paul, who finds her fascinating. Their discussion uncovers raw emotions as Jeanie fights with her self-worth and what others expect of her. An unexpected kiss between them shakes up their bond, suggesting the story will look into how their actions and society influence their paths set against the striking natural background of the Highlands.