Miss Marjoribanks

Miss Marjoribanks
Title Miss Marjoribanks PDF eBook
Author Mrs. Oliphant (Margaret)
Publisher
Pages 192
Release 1867
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Marjoribanks

Marjoribanks
Title Marjoribanks PDF eBook
Author Elvirton Wright
Publisher
Pages 300
Release 1892
Genre Conduct of life
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Marjoribanks is the only child of a widowed mother, who seeing that her daughter is becoming too self-centered, brings a less-privileged girl from the city slums into their house for Marjoribanks to care for. The story shows how, with love and care, both children are changed into someone better.

MISS MARJORIBANKS

MISS MARJORIBANKS
Title MISS MARJORIBANKS PDF eBook
Author Mrs. Oliphant
Publisher BoD – Books on Demand
Pages 430
Release 2024-01-01
Genre Fiction
ISBN 9360463590

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"Miss Marjoribanks" is a singular written via Margaret Oliphant underneath the pseudonym Mrs. Oliphant. This Victorian novel is a compelling exploration of the life and objectives of its protagonist, Lucilla Marjoribanks. Set in the fictional Scottish metropolis of Carlingford, the tale follows the shrewd and decided Lucilla as she returns domestic after the loss of life of her father. With a keen experience of social strategy, Lucilla embarks on a mission to raise her social standing and make a mark in town's social scene. Lucilla's character is a charming study of Victorian womanhood, navigating societal expectations, relationships, and private aspirations. The novel delves into themes of love, marriage, and the limitations imposed on ladies in the 19th century. Lucilla's wit and strategic mind end up significant to her tries to shape her future and impact the ones around her. Mrs. Oliphant's writing captures the nuances of Victorian society, providing a wealthy tapestry of characters and social dynamics. "Miss Marjoribanks" is widely known for its insightful portrayal of the complexities of lady company in a society limited by means of culture. The novel remains a traditional example of Victorian literature, exploring the challenges and aspirations of girls in the nineteenth century.

Miss Marjoribanks

Miss Marjoribanks
Title Miss Marjoribanks PDF eBook
Author Mrs. Oliphant
Publisher Edinburgh : W. Blackwood, [18--?]
Pages 364
Release 1870
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The amusing story of a young woman whose mission in life appears to her to be the welding of the society around her into a dazzling and united court.

Miss Marjoribanks

Miss Marjoribanks
Title Miss Marjoribanks PDF eBook
Author Margaret Oliphant
Publisher Phoemixx Classics Ebooks
Pages 541
Release 2021-12-11
Genre History
ISBN 398677856X

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Miss Marjoribanks Margaret Oliphant - Returning home to tend her widowed father Dr Marjoribanks, Lucilla soon launches herself into Carlingford society, aiming to raise the tone with her select Thursday evening parties. Optimistic, resourceful and blithely unimpeded by self-doubt, Lucilla is a superior being in every way, not least in relation to men. 'A tour de force...full of wit, surprises and intrigue...We can imagine Jane Austen reading MISS MARJORIBANKS with enjoyment and approval in the Elysian Fields' - Q. D. Leavis. Leavisdeclared Oliphant's heroine Lucilla to be the missing link in Victorian literature between Jane Austen's Emma and George Eliot's Dorothea Brook and 'more entertaining, more impressive and more likeable than either'.

Miss Marjoribanks

Miss Marjoribanks
Title Miss Marjoribanks PDF eBook
Author Mrs. Olifant
Publisher DigiCat
Pages 505
Release 2022-05-17
Genre Fiction
ISBN

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Miss Marjoribanks follows the exploits of its heroine, Lucilla Marjoribanks, as she schemes to improve the social life of the provincial English town of Carlingford. Lucilla is independent, wise and resourceful. She decides that at this point in life she is not interested in suitors but becomes a matchmaker for others. She is not naive and has both insight, tactical skills and social influence to make her plans come to life.

Miss Marjoribanks

Miss Marjoribanks
Title Miss Marjoribanks PDF eBook
Author Margaret Oliphant
Publisher
Pages 360
Release 1870
Genre Fiction
ISBN

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