Margaret Oliphant (1828-1897) was a prolific novelist, biographer, essayist, and reviewer. This edition is the first to present the complete text of her autobiography, preserving its original order. (Following her death, Oliphant's relatives rewrote the text, suppressing more than a quarter of the m
Margaret Oliphant (1828-1897) was a prolific novelist, biographer, essayist, and reviewer. This edition is the first to present the complete text of h...
"She who held the reorganisation of society in Carlingford in her hands was a woman with a mission" Lucilla Marjoribanks is determined to look after her widowed father and become 'the sunshine of his life' whether he likes it or not. Once installed back at home and presiding over her father's drawing room, she launches herself into Carlingford society, aiming to raise the tone with her select evening parties. Lucilla is optimistic, resourceful and completely without self-doubt, bt will her indomitable nature diminish her marriage prospects? Will she marry the wrong man to save...
"She who held the reorganisation of society in Carlingford in her hands was a woman with a mission" Lucilla Marjoribanks is determined to ...
Hester tells the story of the aging but powerful Catherine Vernon, and her conflict with the young and determined Hester, whose growing attachment to Edward, Catherine's favorite, spells disaster for all concerned. Catherine Vernon, jilted in her youth, has risen to power in a man's world as head of the family bank. She thinks she sees through everyone and rules over a family of dependents with knowing cynicism. But there are two people in Redborough who resist her. One is Hester, a young relation with a personality as strong as Catherine's, and as determined to find a role for herself....
Hester tells the story of the aging but powerful Catherine Vernon, and her conflict with the young and determined Hester, whose growing attachment to ...
Margaret Oliphant was widely recognised at the time of her death as one of the great Victorian writers of fiction. Yet many of Oliphant's works remain unavailable. This novella recounts the story of Mr. and Mrs. Lycett-Landon and of what becomes of their marriage when Mr. Lycett-Landon becomes uncommunicative while on an extended business trip.
Margaret Oliphant was widely recognised at the time of her death as one of the great Victorian writers of fiction. Yet many of Oliphant's works remain...
