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Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret)
1828
1897
Oliphant, Margaret Oliphant Wilson
Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
Olyphant, Mrs.
Oliphant, M. O. W. (Margaret Oliphant Wilson)
Oliphant, Mrs. Margaret
Oliphant, Mrs.
Wilson, Margaret
A Beleaguered City
Being a Narrative of Certain Recent Events in the City of Semur, in the Department of the Haute Bourgogne. A Story of the Seen and the Unseen
Produced by Stan Goodman and PG Distributed Proofreaders
"A Beleaguered City" by Mrs. Oliphant is a narrative novel set in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the small French town of Semur, where the main character, Martin Dupin, serves as the mayor. The narrative explores themes of faith, materialism, and the conflict between the seen and unseen, hinting at the townspeople's spiritual struggles and the impact of societal change amidst a backdrop of supernatural occurrences. The opening of the book introduces Martin Dupin, who reflects on his duties as mayor and the moral fabric of his community. It begins with a seemingly mundane summer evening marred by a dark, ominous event that plunges the town into darkness, inciting concern and suspicion among its citizens. As Dupin contemplates the changes in public sentiment towards money and material wealth, he witnesses interactions that reveal a growing disregard for traditional values and religious beliefs. These events set the stage for the extraordinary occurrences that will challenge the townspeople, forcing them to confront their beliefs and the unseen forces at play in their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Fantasy fiction, English
Paranormal fiction
Burgundy (France) -- Fiction
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Category: Novels
Category: French Literature
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