Ada & Edith - a WIP introductionFormat :: short story.Genre :: historical fiction. You could
Ada & Edith - a WIP introductionFormat :: short story.Genre :: historical fiction. You could say it’s a romance, but that somehow doesn’t feel like an appropriate label.Setting :: The Netherlands, 1880s - the early 1950s.Themes :: historical lesbians, some specific bits of Amsterdam’s history, accepting who you are even if your environment disapproves, family, love, loss, poverty, aiming for more in life.Status :: working on a very messy first draft + character development.POV :: still deciding! Current pieces are written in both 3rd person and 1st person. I’m leaning towards 1st person because I like the idea of an old lady recalling her history relating to a certain other lady.Language :: written in Dutch. Excerpts, character info, etc. shared in English.Synopsis :: when one of her youngest neighbours, a girl of about 8 years old, asks old Ada Smit about the portait photo of a beautiful lady on her mantlepiece, she says she was a dear friend. The dear friend wasn’t just a friend at all, but a lover of over 40 years. Ada reflects on those years, sometimes sweet and sometimes bitter.(some) Characters ::Ada :: narrator (or main POV character). Extroverted, great listener, friendly and a real people’s person. She doesn’t get out as much because of her old age, but enjoys babysitting her neighbours’ children when they have to go out. She was a bit insescure about life and decisions when she was younger, but learnt to be more confident over time.Edith :: the character whose name is going to be mentioned at least 200 times. Ada’s lover of many years, who was very, very certain of herself from a rather young age. Introverted, strong-willed, intelligent, and a great observer. Edith has always known her own mind. Despite having a passive role in most social situations, she absolutely will not hesitate to go on an adventure if she thinks it can bring her a better life.[unnamed] :: Ada’s brother, the one character who – after he took some time to adapt to the idea – fully accepted his sister and her unofficial wife. Though difficult at first, he called Edith his sister-in-law and made sure to treat her accordingly. Selectively kind, dad jokes, protective. In need of a lot of character development.[unnamed II] :: Edith’s brother. Drowned in a shipwreck when Edith was about eight years old. Though never actively part of the story, he plays a major part in Edith’s life, for she just can’t let go of him.Links :: PinterestTaglist :: @farrradays @sophiewritingstuff -- source link
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