The Practice House

Set in 1929, this novel follows nineteen-year-old Aldine McKenna as she leaves her Scottish village behind in pursuit of a new life in America, driven by hope and a desire to find love. Arriving in drought-stricken Kansas to teach on the Great Plains, she navigates the challenges of her unfamiliar surroundings, her relationships, and her own aspirations. Amidst a backdrop of economic hardship and personal discoveries, her journey explores themes of home, belonging, and the transformative power of love.