House Divided Against Itself

House Divided Against Itself

by Margaret O. Oliphant

Set against the backdrop of Italy, this novel follows the story of Mr. Waring, a grumpy English ex-patriot living with his charming daughter, Frances. As Frances navigates the challenges of running their household and dealing with the influx of tourists, she struggles with the complexities of her own heart. The arrival of an unexpected visitor brings to light a hidden side to Frances, leading to a series of events that test the limits of family and love.

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Margaret Oliphant Wilson Oliphant was a Scottish novelist and historical writer, who usually wrote as Mrs. Oliphant. Her fictional works cover "domestic realism, the historical novel and tales of the...

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