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THE parish of Brentburn lies in the very heart of the leafy county of Berks. It is curiously situated on the borders of the forest, which is rich as Arden on one side, and on the edge of a moorland country abounding in pines and heather on the other; so that in the course of... Read Full Overview

THE parish of Brentburn lies in the very heart of the leafy county of Berks. It is curiously situated on the borders of the forest, which is rich as Arden on one side, and on the edge of a moorland country abounding in pines and heather on the other; so that in the course of... Read Full Overview

Margaret Oliphant Wilson was born on April 4th, 1828 to Francis W. Wilson, a clerk, and Margaret Oliphant, at Wallyford, near Musselburgh, East Lothian.

Her youth was spent in establishing a writing style and by 1849 she had her first novel published: Passages in the Life of... Read Full Overview

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A classic novel by Mrs. Oliphant about the struggles and triumphs of a country curate. This story explores the themes of love, faith, and the challenges of living a moral life in a changing world.

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Mrs. Oliphant "The Curate in Charge" follows the life of Arthur Vincent, a younger and green cleric who reveals himself in charge of a small parish in Scotland. The novel dives into the difficulties and conflicts he encounters even as navigating the complexities of pastoral obligations... Read Full Overview

A classic novel by Mrs. Oliphant about the struggles and triumphs of a country curate. This story explores the themes of love, faith, and the challenges of living a moral life in a changing world.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,... Read Full Overview

"The Curate in Charge" from Margaret Oliphant. Scottish novelist and historical writer (1828-1897).

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview