About this book
A Daughter of Fife by Amelia E. Barr sweeps listeners into the windswept fishing village of Pittenloch, where sea, faith, and tradition shape every life. This classic work of literature paints an intimate portrait of Scottish coastal life in the Victorian era, following the tender, stubborn heroine Maggie as she navigates love, loss, and the strict social codes of her community.
Barr’s storytelling blends regional realism with lyrical description: the relentless sea, the small-town rituals, and the pull of family honor create a vivid backdrop for human drama. Themes of resilience, loyalty, and the conflict between personal desire and communal expectation recur throughout, while evocative scenes—from the beached boat to journeys to the Hebrides—capture the rhythms of a bygone Scotland without ever resorting to sentimentality.
Ideal for listeners who love classic fiction, historical regional novels, or character-driven narratives, this audiobook offers a richly atmospheric escape. Those drawn to strong female protagonists, evocative settings, and finely observed social detail will find A Daughter of Fife a rewarding listen that lingers long after the final chapter.
