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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.
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Chronicles of Carlingford, Margaret Oliphant
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Chronicles of Carlingford
- Subtitle
- The Rector and the Doctor's Family
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Margaret Oliphant
- Publisher
- White Press
- Publisher
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9781473323728
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- 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.