Warm, sensitive, and emotionally rich, Younger Sister is a moving novel about family bonds, personal sacrifice, and the quiet struggles that shape a woman’s life. Kathleen Norris brings her trademark insight and compassion to a story that explores the complexities of sisterhood and the unspoken expectations that often define it. At the heart of the novel is a young woman living in the shadow of others’ needs—torn between duty and desire, tradition and independence. As she navigates love, disappointment, and self-discovery, she must find the courage to claim her own voice and future. Norris portrays these inner conflicts with gentle realism, capturing moments of tenderness, frustration, and growth. Graceful and timeless, Younger Sister is a classic work of domestic fiction that speaks to anyone who has ever struggled to balance loyalty to family with loyalty to self.
