Shoulder the Sky; A Story of Winter in the Hills

Shoulder the Sky; A Story of Winter in the Hills by Stevenson, Dorothy Emily. Hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780030913556.

Rhoda, an artist from London and her childhood sweetheart James finally wed, following a lot of deliberation — particularly on Rhoda’s side. Having established her career as a budding artist, could she balance marriage and her artwork? However, her love for James outbalances her career and she takes the plunge into living the life of a farmer’s wife at Boscath farm in Scotland. Their new home, although quaint, is isolated. Rhoda finds this isolation unbearable — there isn’t even a phone — and she misses her life in London. With James away tending to the farm, Rhoda impulsively decides she will start painting again and finds she is highly inspired by her beautiful surroundings. Their marriage is strong and both James and Rhoda face the difficulties of living in isolation and bad weather. They rise to the challenge …