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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 41 - A Morning's Work

    Phoebe, Junior Chapter 41 - A Morning's Work
    Jun 22 2026
    In which Phœbe undertakes a lonely and anxious vigil by the bedside of a suffering man, burdened with a secret responsibility that weighs heavily upon her tender shoulders, and seeks discreet help to shield those in distress from scandal. Meanwhile, an unexpected and gallant visit interrupts her thoughts, bringing a mixture of affection and new possibilities to her life amidst the dawn’s early light.
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    29 mins
  • Phoebe, Junior Chapter 42 - A Great Mental Shock

    Phoebe, Junior Chapter 42 - A Great Mental Shock
    Jun 22 2026
    In which the sudden and perplexing illness of Mr. May casts a sombre shadow over his household, prompting his children to confront a bewildering mixture of concern and ignorance as they watch over him with trembling hearts. Amidst the gathering storm and whispered suspicions of pecuniary troubles, a fateful attempt at escape unfolds quietly under the failing light, revealing both the frailty and the deep, unspoken ties that bind them.
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    16 mins
  • Phoebe, Junior Chapter 39 - A Catastrophe

    Phoebe, Junior Chapter 39 - A Catastrophe
    Jun 21 2026
    In which Mr. May departs early from the Hall and returns home in a dreamy, fatigued state, finding solace in the cheerful music and company within his own house. Later, an unexpected fainting fit causes alarm among his family, revealing a mysterious letter fragment that weighs heavily on Phœbe’s mind, hinting at troubles beyond mere physical exhaustion.
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    22 mins
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