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At His Gates: A Novel. Vol. 3 (of 3)

By Mrs. Oliphant
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The novel follows the interwoven lives of a country-house family and their acquaintances as courtship, old alliances, and social ambition generate quiet conflicts. Scenes shift between drawing-room talk, garden confidences, and domestic confrontations, tracing a young man's uneasy loyalties, a daughter's romantic entanglements, and a mother's cool judgment. Secondary figures bring rivalries and gossip that test friendships and expose the compromises demanded by respectability and inheritance. With acute social observation and restrained irony, the narrative examines marriage, reputation, and the tensions between private feeling and public duty as characters’ choices reshape household hierarchies.

About the Author

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Mrs. Oliphant

Mrs. Oliphant, a prominent Scottish author of the 19th century, is known for her extensive contributions to literature, particularly in the genres of fiction and biography. Her works often explore themes of domestic life and social issues, reflecting the complexities of her time. Among her notable titles is "A Beleaguered City," which delves into the interplay between the seen and the unseen in a small French town. Oliphant's writing is characterized by its keen observation and rich character development, making her a significant figure in Victorian literature. She also authored several multi-volume novels, including "A House Divided Against Itself," showcasing her narrative depth and versatility.

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