The Fugitives

By Mrs. Oliphant

Book Overview

The Fugitives is a novel written by Margaret Oliphant, also known as Mrs. Oliphant. The book tells the story of two young women, Rachel West and her friend Hester, who are forced to flee their homes in Scotland due to a scandal involving Rachel's father. The two women travel to London, where they hope to start a new life.In London, Rachel and Hester encounter a variety of characters, including a wealthy aristocrat named Lord Cairnforth, who becomes interested in Rachel. However, Rachel is hesitant to trust him, as she fears he may discover her secret past.As Rachel and Hester struggle to make a living in London, they are haunted by the specter of their past and the fear of being discovered. The novel explores themes of love, trust, and the consequences of one's actions.Overall, The Fugitives is a gripping tale of two women on the run, trying to escape the past and start anew. Margaret Oliphant's writing is engaging and thought-provoking, making this novel a must-read for fans of Victorian literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432546015
• ISBN13: 9781432546014
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"