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The Mrs Oliphant Library

The Mrs Oliphant Library

By: Mrs Margaret Oliphant
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Step within The Mrs Oliphant Library, where the lamp is lit, the curtains drawn, and the quiet voices of another century begin again. Here are novels of households and hearts, of provincial streets and church spires, of women’s wit, sorrow, duty, and courage; stories in which the ordinary parlour may open, almost unawares, upon the unseen. Each book is read in full, for those who love Victorian fiction in all its tenderness, irony, mystery, and truth.Public domain
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  • Phoebe, Junior Chapter 15 - A Domestic Crisis

    Phoebe, Junior Chapter 15 - A Domestic Crisis
    Jun 9 2026
    In which the quiet domestic evening at the Mays’ household is interrupted by Mr. May’s stern demand for his son Reginald to accept a comfortable but vacant College chaplaincy, igniting a family debate coloured by duty, pride, and the desire for independence. The siblings rally around Reginald, each pleading in their own manner, revealing the tender yet strained bonds that bind them amid their modest circumstances.
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    23 mins
  • Phoebe, Junior Chapter 16 - The New Gentleman

    Phoebe, Junior Chapter 16 - The New Gentleman
    Jun 9 2026
    In which Phœbe encounters an unexpected and somewhat formidable acquaintance whose distinct views and austere appearance illuminate the contrasts within their shared clerical milieu, leading to a candid exchange on social class and personal identity. Amidst lingering family ties and differing convictions, they navigate the awkward intercourse with a blend of frankness and quiet dignity that softly reflects the complexities of place and position.
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    20 mins
  • Phoebe, Junior Chapter 14 - Strangers

    Phoebe, Junior Chapter 14 - Strangers
    Jun 8 2026
    In which the return of a well-dressed young lady to the neighbourhood stirs conversation and curiosity among the Mays and their acquaintance Mrs. Sam Hurst, while Ursula and Janey wrestle with the boundaries of social acquaintance and youthful intrigue during a brisk walk beyond their usual haunts. The unexpected appearance of a gentleman and a familiar lady in black ignites whispered speculations and timid greetings, casting the familiar lanes of Carlingford in a new light of promise and possibility.
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    28 mins
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