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The three stories in this volume, "The Doctor's Family," "The Executor," and "The Rector," represent Margaret Oliphant's writing at its best.

Margaret Oliphant was a Scottish writer known for romance and historical novels as well as supernatural tales. Oliphant's most famous novels include Miss Marjoribanks and He That Will Not When He May.

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

The Doctor's Family By Mrs. Oliphant

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

Young Dr Rider lived in the new quarter of Carlingford: had he aimed at a reputation in society, he could not possibly have done a more foolish thing; but such was not his leading motive. The young man, being but young, aimed at a practice. He was not particular in the mean time... Read Full Overview

Margaret Oliphant was a Scottish author who ranked as one of the most popular writers of the Victorian era. Oliphant's books were known for their realism and she was prolific in the historical and supernatural genres of fiction. Oliphant is perhaps best known today for the classic... Read Full Overview

"The Doctor's Family" from Margaret Oliphant. Scottish novelist and historical writer (1828-1897).