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I KNOW no reason why I should begin my story of the fortunes of the Harleys by a description of my own son. Perhaps it is just because there is no reason whatever that I feel so much disposed to do italso because the appearance of that son is the only difference that has come to my own life since last my unknown friends heard of me, and because there is quite an exhilaration in thinking that here is a new audience to whom I am at liberty to introduce the second Derwent Crofton. This story is not in the least about my boy, and, in consequence, it is quite an unusual delight to be able to drag him in head and shoulders. Women are not logical, as everybody knows.

WE are to see each other no more.These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together. Without was a misty night, whitened rather than lighted by a pale moon.

Hester Margaret Oliphant - Hester is an 1883 novel written by Margaret Oliphant. It examines the cycle of history through the lives of the Vernon family. The book was published in three separate volumes corresponding to three parts of the storyComplete 3 Volumes of Hester by Margaret Oliphant, which tells the story of the Vernon banking family. Hester is an 1883 novel written by Margaret Oliphant. It examines the cycle of history through the lives of the Vernon family. The book was published in three separate volumes corresponding to three parts of the story.

Miss Marjoribanks Margaret Oliphant - Returning home to tend her widowed father Dr Marjoribanks, Lucilla soon launches herself into Carlingford society, aiming to raise the tone with her select Thursday evening parties. Optimistic, resourceful and blithely unimpeded by self-doubt, Lucilla is a superior being in every way, not least in relation to men. A tour de force...full of wit, surprises and intrigue...We can imagine Jane Austen reading MISS MARJORIBANKS with enjoyment and approval in the Elysian Fields - Q. D. Leavis. Leavisdeclared Oliphants heroine Lucilla to be the missing link in Victorian literature between Jane Austens Emma and George Eliots Dorothea Brook and more entertaining, more impressive and more likeable than either.

I WAS not aware at first of the many discussions which had gone on about that window. It was almost opposite one of the windows of the large old-fashioned drawing-room of the house in which I spent that summer, which was of so much importance in my life. Our house and the library were on opposite sides of the broad High Street of St Rules, which is a fine street, wide and ample, and very quiet, as strangers think who come from noisier places; but in a summer evening there is much coming and going, and the stillness is full of sound--the sound of footsteps and pleasant voices, softened by the summer air...

Though Scottish-born author Margaret Oliphant dabbled in a remarkable number of literary genres over the course of her career, critics and fans alike agree that some of her most abiding contributions were her tales of fantasy, science fiction, and the supernatural, many of which broke new ground in their time. A Beleaguered City blends elements of fantasy and science fiction, and the end result is an astonishingly compelling read. Margaret Oliphant (4 April 1828 25 June 1897), was a Scottish novelist and historical writer, who usually wrote as Mrs. Oliphant. Her fictional works encompass "domestic realism, the historical novel and tales of the supernatural". In the 1880s she was the literary mentor of the Irish novelist Emily Lawless. During this time Oliphant wrote several works of supernatural fiction, including the long ghost story A Beleaguered City (1880) and several short tales, including "The Open Door" and "Old Lady Mary". Oliphant, during an often difficult life, wrote more than 120 works, including novels, books of travel and description, histories, and volumes of literary criticism.

Una broma pesada, una muerte imprevista, y unos efectos indeseados, son los materiales de los que Margaret Oliphant se sirve para contar la historia de un malentendido. Un error de tanta envergadura que subsanarlo, implicara que su protagonista atraviese una frontera. Lady Mary es una novela de aparecidos que entronca con la tradicion del gotico ingles en el que su autora se mueve como pez en el agua. La novela envuelve al lector en una atmosfera de visitante, un invitado en la mansion en la que todo tendra lugar. Sus personajes son encantadores, en especial la juguetona anciana Mary que da titulo al relato. Pero Oliphant no se engaña respecto a las pasiones humanas y al irrefrenable deseo de vida de la protagonista, cuyos rasgos de bondad y placidez se ven aplastados por un narcisismo infantil que acarreara graves consecuencias. Dialogos chispeantes, descripciones precisas y bellas y una atmosfera de extraña cotidianeidad, hacen de Lady Mary una pequeña joya literaria en el mundo de los fantasmas.

Jeanne d’Arc: Her Life and Death by Margaret Oliphant traces the life of Joan of Arc from her humble beginnings in Domrémy to her rise as a divinely inspired leader during the Hundred Years War. Guid

Miss Marjoribanks by Margaret Oliphant follows Lucilla Marjoribanks, a determined young woman who sets out to transform the social life of Carlingford. Through wit, charm, and careful planning, she orchestrates gatherings and manages society, facing rivals and admirers alike. The novel blends humor and insight as Lucilla balances ambition, authority, and the expectations placed upon her.

Neighbours on the Green by Margaret Oliphant follows the lives of Dinglefield Green residents, focusing on sisters Nelly and Martha and their neighbor, Mrs. Mulgrave. As Captain Llewellyn arrives, romantic tensions and social rivalries emerge. Through interconnected relationships, the novel explores love, loyalty, and the subtle complexities of village life, blending charm, humor, and emotional depth.

The Doctors Red Lamp by Margaret Oliphant is a collection of stories highlighting the lives of physicians and their profound impact on patients and communities. Opening with Abe Dodge, whose cross-eyed condition brings ridicule, the arrival of Dr. Daniel Brainard transforms his life. Blending humor, compassion, and moral reflection, the tales explore medicine, family, and social acceptance.

Ombra by Margaret Oliphant follows Katherine Courtenay, a spirited but lonely heiress raised without affection at Langton-Courtenay. Isolated by her guardian, she grows impulsive and curious about the world around her. As she seeks connection among villagers and family, the novel explores isolation, emotional awakening, and the search for love, identity, and belonging.

Who Was Lost and Is Found: A Novel by Margaret Oliphant follows Mrs. James Ogilvy, a devoted mother in the quiet village of Eskholm, whose life is shadowed by the long absence of her son, Robert. As she waits with hope and reflects on family, duty, and loss, the novel explores maternal devotion, the rhythms of rural life, and the emotional journey toward reunion, reconciliation, and the surprises that accompany restored bonds.

Miss Marjoribanks by Margaret Oliphant follows Lucilla Marjoribanks, a determined young woman who sets out to transform the social life of Carlingford. Through wit, charm, and careful planning, she orchestrates gatherings and manages society, facing rivals and admirers alike. The novel blends humor and insight as Lucilla balances ambition, authority, and the expectations placed upon her.

Lady William by Margaret Oliphant follows a gentlewoman of noble ties but modest means living in the village of Watcham with her daughter, Mab. As past associations and class prejudices resurface with the return of influential neighbors, Lady William must navigate social tensions, protect her daughters future, and reconcile her past with present expectations.

Royal Edinburgh: Her Saints, Kings, Prophets and Poets by Margaret Oliphant explores Edinburghs rich history through its influential figures. From saints and monarchs to poets, the narrative highlights the citys cultural and political evolution. Opening with Margaret of Scotlands transformative life, it blends biography and history, illustrating how personal virtue, piety, and vision shaped Edinburghs identity and legacy.

The Open Door and the Portrait by Margaret Oliphant weaves supernatural mystery with family life in rural Scotland. Colonel Mortimers household is unsettled when his sensitive son Roland hears a haunting voice from nearby ruins, drawing him into a troubling mystery. As fear and compassion intertwine, the family confronts unseen forces, blending emotional depth with eerie suspense.

Lady William by Margaret Oliphant follows a gentlewoman of noble ties but modest means living in the village of Watcham with her daughter, Mab. As past associations and class prejudices resurface with the return of influential neighbors, Lady William must navigate social tensions, protect her daughters future, and reconcile her past with present expectations.

Nella tranquilla comunita rurale scozzese di Burnside, la vita della giovane Menie Laurie scorre serena, protetta dallaffetto della madre vedova e dalla lealta battagliera della governante Jenny. Menie possiede cio che in molti cercano invano: un "cuore tranquillo", puro e gioioso, capace di trovare la felicita nelle piccole cose e di affrontare la vita con grazia.Tuttavia, il vento del cambiamento e inarrestabile. Quando lambizione e il richiamo della lontana metropoli londinese irrompono nella loro ristretta cerchia sociale, le certezze di Menie cominciano a sgretolarsi. Tra le difficolta economiche che minacciano la stabilita della famiglia, giovani promesse che si lasciano corrompere dal successo cittadino e un amore messo a dura prova dallorgoglio e dai doveri sociali, il piccolo mondo di Burnside si scopre improvvisamente fragile.Menie dovra imparare a navigare le delusioni delleta adulta, scoprendo che a volte le battaglie piu grandi si combattono nel silenzio della propria casa.Dalla penna magistrale di Margaret Oliphant, una delle voci piu prolifiche e acute dellOttocento scozzese, Il cuore tranquillo (1854) e un gioiello del realismo domestico vittoriano. Un romanzo intimo e potente che contrappone lincorruttibile onesta della vita di campagna alle superficiali lusinghe della citta.