The Ladies Lindores, Vol. 1 (of 3) by Mrs. Oliphant
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"The Ladies Lindores, Vol. 1 (of 3)" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the lives of the inhabitants of the estate of Dalrulzian, particularly highlighting the sense of nostalgia and change that accompanies the arrival of its young master, John Erskine, after years away. The narrative explores themes of identity, belonging, and the transition from one era to another within the familial
and social structures of Scottish society. The opening of the novel introduces the setting of Dalrulzian, a rustic yet dignified mansion whose familiar grounds evoke bittersweet memories for the departing Barrington family. As they prepare to leave, the characters are filled with a mix of regret and hope, particularly Nora Barrington, who feels a deep attachment to the home she has grown to love. Meanwhile, anticipation builds around the return of John Erskine, who enters the story as a young man poised to reclaim his heritage. His arrival prompts reflections on his family's past, the legacy of Dalrulzian, and the dynamics that await him in the community, setting the stage for potential connections with Nora and addressing the inherent conflicts between tradition and change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Ladies Lindores, Vol. 1 (of 3) |
| Credits |
Produced by Delphine Lettau, Mary Meehan & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mate selection -- Fiction |
| Subject | Scotland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Husband and wife -- Fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Fiction |
| Subject | Aristocracy (Social class) -- Great Britain -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47591 |
| Release Date | Dec 8, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 354 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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