Set in the 1800s in the small town of Carlingford, the two short novels explore the social dynamics surrounding the arrival of a new rector and the challenges faced by young Dr. Rider. As the townspeople speculate about the rector's potential church alignment and marital status, Dr. Rider grapples with family complications, including the unexpected return of his brother and the arrival of his sister-in-law. These narratives are reminiscent of the works of Austen, Eliot, and Trollope, offering a glimpse into the intricacies of small-town life.
This is the fifth and final volume of Mrs Oliphant's saga of English provincial life. We return to the country town of Carlingford where the arrival of Phoebe Junior sets tongues wagging. Mrs Oliphant also wrote "Salem Chapel", "The Doctor's Family", "The Perpetual Curate" and "Miss Marjoribanks".
Margaret Oliphant viewed Jerusalem as the center of Western culture. "The story of Jerusalem is one of the most wonderful in the world, besides being of unparalleled importance to the human race.. And when we descend the course of the ages and come to a still more glorious and wonderful history, it is Jerusalem still which is the scene both of tragedy and triumph, of the greatest and most wonderful life which was ever lived among men," she wrote. In her examination of the city, she focuses on its people and rich history. She recounts the stories of David, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Jesus. This book "is addressed only to those for whom the soil of Palestine, so fondly and so long known as the Holy Land, is peopled with the known and loved, the poets and sages and kings with whom we are familiar as with the records of our own lives." MARGARET OLIPHANT (1828-1897) was a prolific, versatile Scottish author who supported her family at a time when women rarely made their living through writing. She wrote almost a hundred novels, dozens of works of non-fiction, almost four hundred articles, and numerous short stories.
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The life of Margaret Oliphant Wilson is marked by both literary achievement and profound personal tragedy. After publishing her first novel in 1849, she married and had six children, but faced the heartbreak of losing three in infancy and later her husband to tuberculosis. Despite these challenges, she became a prolific writer to support her family. Her literary career spanned over thirty years, but continued family losses, including her remaining children, deeply affected her. She passed away at 69, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and dedication to her craft.
Set in the 19th century, this novel explores the lives of the Atheling family, delving into themes of love, ambition, and societal expectations. The story intricately weaves personal struggles with broader social commentary, highlighting the challenges faced by women and the complexities of family dynamics. Through rich character development, readers are invited to reflect on the choices that define one's path and the impact of heritage on identity. Oliphant's narrative captures both the intimate and the societal, offering a vivid portrayal of the era.
Kirsteen, from an old but impoverished family, rebels against her father and
flees to London. Against the odds she finds work, striving for independence
against a world determined to drag her down. Written in the late 1800s,
Kirsteen is a startlingly modern novel in its treatment of women and work.
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