The Athelings; or, the Three Gifts. Complete

"The Athelings; or, the Three Gifts" by Margaret Oliphant is a story set in the mid-1800s that centers on the Atheling family, namely the siblings Marian, Agnes, and Charlie, as they face the ups and downs of family ties, youthful ambitions, and what society expects from them while living in a quiet suburb; Marian is beautiful and spirited; Agnes is thoughtful and ambitious; they start their journey strolling through their neighborhood before being joined by their older brother, Charlie, who is unsure of his future, but despite their financial hardships, the family shares a cozy and caring home full of simple pleasures and dreams.