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Carità

By Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a world of love and comfort, a family's happiness is threatened when illness sparks a journey of self-discovery and existential questions.

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2023-11-25
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Summary

"Carità" by Mrs. Oliphant is a story set in the late 1800s that explores the lives of James and Annie Beresford, a devoted couple navigating middle age and raising their daughter, Cara. The novel opens by showing their cozy home life, passion for travel, and the intricacies of raising their daughter together. But as Annie's health declines, a sense of worry creeps into their world, leading them to grapple with illness, their identities, and what life truly means, while their clashing views on well-being add layers to their emotional journey, hinting at the heavy trials to come.

About the Author

Margaret Oliphant Wilson Oliphant was a Scottish novelist and historical writer, who usually wrote as Mrs. Oliphant. Her fictional works cover "domestic realism, the historical novel and tales of the supernatural".

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