Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
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".
Heart and Cross
In a world of societal expectations, the Harley family must face their future and discover the intricate dance between love, duty, and personal aspirations.
By Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
Merkland; or, Self Sacrifice
Torn between duty and guilt, a woman must confront dark family secrets when the daughter of her brother's victim arrives, threatening to unravel their carefully constructed world.
By Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
The Perpetual Curate
In a quaint 19th-century town, a passionate curate must balance his love, ambition, and social responsibilities while navigating the expectations of his parish.
By Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
The Days of My Life: An Autobiography
In a serene landscape, a young woman's peaceful existence shatters with the arrival of strangers, causing her to question everything she thought she knew about her family and herself.
By Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
Phoebe, Junior
In a town buzzing with social gossip and religious fervor, a young woman's marriage launches her into a world of aspiration, jealousy, and tough choices.
By Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
The Athelings; or, the Three Gifts. Complete
In a 19th-century suburban setting, follow three siblings as they confront the challenges of family, aspirations, and societal expectations.
By Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
Effie Ogilvie: the story of a young life; vol. 2
A young woman's world shifts when a heartfelt confession forces her to confront love and societal expectations.
By Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
A Poor Gentleman
Two families with the same name live vastly different lives, forcing them to face the burdens of wealth, the harsh realities of poverty, and their own family expectations and social roles.
By Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
The Laird of Norlaw; A Scottish Story
In 19th-century Scotland, a family confronts the impending death of their patriarch, the Laird, and must navigate a path forward clouded by duty, legacy, and the looming uncertainties of life.
By Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
The Greatest Heiress in England
In a 19th-century country town, a young heiress navigates the complexities of wealth, family, and societal expectations amidst a controlling father and a unique bond with her cousin.
By Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
Hester: A Story of Contemporary Life, Volume 3 (of 3)
In a world of societal expectations and personal desires, a woman navigates complex relationships while striving for love and ambition.
By Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
Mrs. Arthur; vol. 3 of 3
After a massive fight tears them apart, a wife confronts the aftermath of her broken marriage, facing shame, societal judgment, and a desperate longing for independence as her husband walks away.
By Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
The Prodigals and Their Inheritance; vol. 1
Amidst family disappointment and clashing aspirations, a daughter seeks to mend fractured bonds as her brothers' reckless choices threaten to shatter their father's dreams.
By Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
The Mystery of Mrs. Blencarrow
In a quaint, late 19th-century setting, a widow’s secretive past is revealed as young love brings forth revelations that threaten her very existence.
By Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
Joyce
A beautiful foundling schoolteacher finds herself in a complicated social situation as she catches the eye of nobility while trying to uncover her true identity and place in the world.
By Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
A Son of the Soil
In a remote corner of Scotland, two boys from vastly different worlds spark a rivalry that will test their ambitions and forever change their lives.
By Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
Lady William
In a world defined by class, a mother and daughter must fight to find their place as secrets and expectations threaten to define their destiny.
By Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
Whiteladies
In a family estate burdened by the echoes of the past, two sisters face mounting challenges as they clash over duty, charity, and the uncertain future that awaits them.
By Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
Sir Tom
A transformed adventurer grapples with his unexpected wealth and wedded life as familial obligations threaten his newfound stability.
By Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
Royal Edinburgh: Her Saints, Kings, Prophets and Poets
Discover how piety, power, and poetry shaped a legendary city, from its ancient fortress origins to its reign as a cultural and political center.
By Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant