Open Door and The Portrait
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This collection of two short stories, originally published in 1881, explores the realm of the supernatural. 'Open Door' and 'The Portrait' both feature mysterious occurrences and delve into themes of the seen and unseen, leaving the reader to ponder the nature of reality and the boundaries between the physical and spiritual worlds. Oliphant's skilled storytelling creates a chilling atmosphere, drawing the reader into the eerie situations she presents.Book Details
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Margaret O. Oliphant
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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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