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Reprint of the original, first published in 1873. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that... Read Full Overview

Step back into the Victorian era with Margaret Oliphant's "At His Gates, Vol. 1 of 3," a compelling work of historical fiction. This literary novel explores complex family dynamics and offers astute social commentary woven through a narrative rich with religious themes.

Margaret Oliphant's "At His Gates," the concluding volume of a captivating 19th-century family drama, explores the lives and loves of artists against a backdrop of social change. This powerful work of domestic fiction, meticulously prepared for a new print edition, offers... Read Full Overview

Margaret Oliphant's "At His Gates," the concluding volume of a captivating 19th-century family drama, explores the lives and loves of artists against a backdrop of social change. This powerful work of domestic fiction, meticulously prepared for a new print edition, offers... Read Full Overview

At His Gates is a novel written by Mrs. Margaret Oliphant, a prominent British author of the Victorian era. The book tells the story of a wealthy and influential man named Mr. Warrender, who lives in a grand mansion in the Scottish countryside. Despite his wealth and power, Mr... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Extrait: CHAPTER I. Mr and Mrs Robert Drummond lived in a pretty house in the Kensington district; a house, the very external aspect of which informed the passer-by who they were, or at least what the husband was. The house was embowered in its little garden; and in spring, with... Read Full Overview

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