Kirsteen: The Story of a Scotch Family Seventy Years Ago is a historical novel by Mrs. Oliphant, first published in 1890. Set in rural Argyllshire, Scotland, it follows Kirsteen, the second daughter of the Douglas family, as she navigates familial loyalty and societal expectations while her brothers prepare to leave for India. The novel explores themes of sacrifice, love, and the limitations imposed on women in Victorian society, highlighting Kirsteen's journey towards independence as she rejects a loveless marriage and finds success as a mantua-maker in London. Oliphant's work offers a critical perspective on the injustices faced by women of her time.
