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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
The Two Marys
The two Marys -- Grove Road, Hampstead.
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"The Two Marys" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Mary Peveril, the daughter of a clergyman, and her complex emotional journey as she navigates the changes in her life, particularly with the arrival of her father's new wife, Mary Martindale. The narrative is set in a modest London neighborhood and explores themes of love, companionship, and demographic shifts through the lens of these two women who eventually become intertwined in unexpected ways. The opening of "The Two Marys" introduces us to Mary Peveril and her upbringing in a humble home with her father, the Reverend Peveril, after the death of her mother. The narrative captures Mary’s nostalgic reflections on her childhood, marked by dreams of grandeur and her deep bond with her father. However, her tranquil life is disrupted when her father expresses a desire to marry again, revealing the challenges that will come as the new Mary enters their lives. As Mary grapples with feelings of discontent and jealousy towards her father’s new partner, the stage is set for conflicts that will test their relationships and evolve as they face future trials together. The opening effectively establishes the emotional stakes and character dynamics, foreshadowing both struggle and growth within their intertwined lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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