A Country Gentleman and His Family

Mrs. Margaret Oliphant (née Wilson, 1828–1897) was a prolific Scottish novelist and historical writer, who usually wrote as Mrs. Oliphant. Her remarkable literary career spanned over four decades, during which she penned more than 120 works, encompassing fiction, history, and biography. She was particularly adept at portraying the nuances of domestic life and the complexities of women's experience...