The Sorceress, v. 3 of 3

"The Sorceress, v. 3 of 3" by Mrs. Oliphant is a 19th-century novel where a young man named Charlie Kingsward deals with sorrow after being turned down by a woman he loves, and this causes him to run away from home, leaving his family anxious and puzzled. Charlie becomes lost and directionless, which reflects his inner chaos, especially in his move to London after leaving Oxford in distress. His family's worry grows, especially through his sister Bee, who thinks about her brother’s sadness and her own mixed feelings about Aubrey Leigh, who also seems connected to Charlie's problems. All the while, the outside world continues, which highlights Charlie's loneliness and sets up a story centered on love, loss, and family during difficult times.