The Lady's Walk

"The Lady's Walk" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel set in 19th Century Scotland, where family secrets and the supernatural intertwine. The story introduces us to the Campbell family, and specifically Miss Charlotte Campbell, and the narrator, Mr. Temple, highlighting Charlotte's role as caregiver to her siblings and their shared experiences with the ghostly "Lady of Ellermore". The narrative hints at a deeper mystery surrounding the absent brother, Colin, causing suspense and emotional tension to permeate throughout the Campbell family. The narrative explores themes of familial responsibility, love, and the looming presence of tragedy in a remote Scottish setting.