A Country Dweller's Years

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The narrative centers on a sensitive child growing up in an Elgin slum, exploring her emotional journey and eventual relocation to an Aberdeenshire orphanage. Jessie Kesson, recognized for her autobiographical storytelling, also authored other notable works like Glitter of Mica and Where the Apple Ripens. Her writing extended to radio plays for the BBC, earning her acclaim as a top writer in that medium, with Stewart Conn praising her exceptional talent. Kesson's work reflects deep themes of childhood and resilience.