![]() On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright flew the world’s first airplane at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, establishing the Wright Brothers as world-renowned pioneers of flight. ![]() Lynda O'Brien, An Unlikely Story, Plainville, MAĪn epistolary novel of historical fiction that imagines the life of Katharine Wright and her relationship with her famous brothers, Wilbur and Orville Wright. The letters to Orville and musings of a sister who endeavors to close the ever-widening gap between the siblings make this a lovely historical novel.” Orville becomes more and more reclusive, finally cutting Katharine out of his life. “Katharine Wright - beloved sister and fervent supporter of Wilbur and Orville Wright, suffragette, feminist, aspiring teacher - becomes Orville’s caretaker and support after the death of Wilbur. Paul, MN Winter 2020 Reading Group Indie Next List Susan Hepburn, Red Balloon Bookshop, St. ![]() A story that will leave readers wanting to know more about this delightful woman.” At the same time, we learn about her life, told with frankness, wonder, and humor. The pain of physical and emotional separation comes through clearly. As a devoted confidant and caregiver to both Orville and Wilbur Wright, this is an unexpected blow. She has married late in life and as a consequence has been shunned by her brother, Orville. “The story of Katharine Wright is told here through imagined letters and diary entries. ![]()
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