Mrs. Oliphant

Scottish novelist, biographer and historical writer (commonly known as Mrs. Oliphant), a prolific Victorian author of domestic fiction, historical novels, short stories (including supernatural tales), criticism and biographies.

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  1. 1. Miss Marjoribanks

    A spirited, socially ambitious young woman returns to her small Scottish town determined to shape its intellectual and moral life, orchestrating salons, improving tastes, and managing friendships and romances with a mix of benevolence and tactical charm; her efforts expose provincial rivalries, class pretensions, and the limits of influence, while the novel humorously and sympathetically traces her growth as she balances public schemes and private feelings.

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