Harry Joscelyn; vol. 2 of 3

"HARRY JOSCELYN" by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant is a late 19th-century story centered on a young man named Harry Joscelyn, who experiences great emotional distress that causes an impulsive decision to flee his family and home. Marked by feelings of betrayal, Harry's journey begins with a strong resolve to forge a new life, leading to a dramatic choice to change his name to Isaac Oliver and set sail for Italy. This voyage signifies a quest for self-discovery and independence, propelling him into a world of unfamiliar challenges and uncertainties as he grapples with building a new identity in a foreign land; driven by disillusionment with his past, he must navigate his new path with a mixture of both fear and hope.

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".