First published 1994
Kate Chopin's world is one of rigid social expectations and unspoken rules. As a young wife and mother in 19th-century Louisiana, she chafes against the limitations placed on her self-expression. When tragedy strikes, Kate must confront her own desires and the harsh realities of her circumstances. In a daring act of defiance, she breaks free from the confines of her gilded cage, risking everything to forge her own path. Kate's journey is a powerful exploration of the human need for authenticity and the courage to defy convention.
Genres: drama, literary-fiction, american-fiction, historical-fiction, biographical-fiction, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: defying-convention, self-discovery, social-commentary
80 pages · Lake Publishing