On The Banks Of The Ouse: Or Life In Olney A Hundred Years Ago is a historical novel written by Emma Marshall in 1888. The book is set in the small English town of Olney during the early 19th century and follows the lives of the town's inhabitants. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Mary, who is orphaned at a young age and sent to live with her aunt in Olney. Mary's life in Olney is filled with new experiences and challenges...