Margaret Wilson Oliphant

803 books • 3 series

Margaret Oliphant Wilson Oliphant (born Margaret Oliphant Wilson) (1828 - 1897), was a Scottish novelist and historical writer, who usually wrote as Mrs. Oliphant. Her fictional works encompass "domestic realism, the historical novel and tales of the supernatural." In the 1880s she was the literary mentor of the Irish novelist Emily Lawless. During this time Oliphant wrote several works of supernatural fiction, including the long ghost story A Beleaguered City (1880) and several short tales, including "The Open Door" and "Old Lady Mary."
Jan 5, 2010
Cover of The Days of My Life, an Autobiography, by the Author of 'Margaret Maitland'.

The Days of My Life, an Autobiography, by the Author of 'Margaret Maitland'.

Jan 5, 2010
Cover of Katie Stewart, a True Story, and Other Tales

Katie Stewart, a True Story, and Other Tales

Jan 5, 2010
Cover of The Melvilles (Volume 3)

The Melvilles (Volume 3)

Jan 5, 2010
Cover of The Makers of Venice - By Mrs. Oliphant

The Makers of Venice - By Mrs. Oliphant

Jan 4, 2010
Cover of Historical Sketches of the Reign of George Second (Volume 2)

Historical Sketches of the Reign of George Second (Volume 2)

Jan 4, 2010
Cover of Harry Muir (Volume 2); A Story of Scottish Life

Harry Muir (Volume 2); A Story of Scottish Life

Jan 4, 2010
Cover of A History of Scotland for the Young

A History of Scotland for the Young

Jan 4, 2010
Cover of John Drayton (Volume 1); Being a History of the Early Life and Development of a Liverpool Engineer

John Drayton (Volume 1); Being a History of the Early Life and Development of a Liverpool Engineer

Jan 4, 2010
Cover of A Country Gentleman and His Family (Volume 1)

A Country Gentleman and His Family (Volume 1)

Jan 4, 2010
Cover of Hester (Volume 2); A Story of Contemporary Life

Hester (Volume 2); A Story of Contemporary Life

Jan 4, 2010
Cover of The Life of Edward Irving, Minister of the National Scottish Church, London; Illustrated by His Journals and Correspondence

The Life of Edward Irving, Minister of the National Scottish Church, London; Illustrated by His Journals and Correspondence

Jan 4, 2010
Cover of Harry Joscelyn

Harry Joscelyn

Jan 4, 2010
Cover of Madonna Mary. [A Novel.]

Madonna Mary. [A Novel.]

Jan 4, 2010
Cover of John Drayton (Volume 2); Being a History of the Early Life and Development of a Liverpool Engineer

John Drayton (Volume 2); Being a History of the Early Life and Development of a Liverpool Engineer

Jan 4, 2010
Cover of "The Last of the Mortimers," a Story in Two Voices

"The Last of the Mortimers," a Story in Two Voices

Jan 4, 2010
Cover of The Life of Edward Irving (Volume 2); Minister of the National Scotch Church, London

The Life of Edward Irving (Volume 2); Minister of the National Scotch Church, London

Jan 4, 2010
Cover of Madonna Mary - By Mrs. Oliphant

Madonna Mary - By Mrs. Oliphant

Jan 3, 2010
Cover of The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, with Which Is Incorporated "The Domestic Life of the Queen"

The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, with Which Is Incorporated "The Domestic Life of the Queen"

Jan 3, 2010
Cover of Annals of a Publishing House (Volume 2); William Blackwood and His Sons, Their Magazine and Friends

Annals of a Publishing House (Volume 2); William Blackwood and His Sons, Their Magazine and Friends

Jan 3, 2010
Cover of Annals of a Publishing House (Volume 3); William Blackwood and His Sons, Their Magazine and Friends

Annals of a Publishing House (Volume 3); William Blackwood and His Sons, Their Magazine and Friends

Jan 3, 2010
Cover of Effie Ogilvie (Volume 1); The Story of a Young Life

Effie Ogilvie (Volume 1); The Story of a Young Life

Jan 3, 2010
Cover of Annals of a Publishing House (Volume 1); William Blackwood and His Sons, Their Magazine and Friends

Annals of a Publishing House (Volume 1); William Blackwood and His Sons, Their Magazine and Friends

Jan 2, 2010
Cover of The Life of Edward Irving; Minister of the National Scotch Church, London

The Life of Edward Irving; Minister of the National Scotch Church, London

Jan 2, 2010
Cover of The Victorian Age of English Literature (Volume 2)

The Victorian Age of English Literature (Volume 2)