An Elderly Lover is a novel written by Margaret Oliphant and first published in 1885. The story revolves around the life of an elderly man named Edward Wilkins, who falls in love with a woman much younger than him. The novel explores the themes of love, age, and societal norms.Edward Wilkins is a wealthy and respected man in his community. He is a widower and has lived a quiet and contented life until he meets a young woman named Hester Fielding...