Project Gutenberg 2016-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 163 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 Heart and Cross Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Heart and Cross" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story introduces us to the Harleys, particularly focusing on the dynamics of family life and the societal expectations of women during that time. A central character is Alice Harley, who is navigating her role as an unmarried woman while developing a complex relationship with her friend Derwent Crofton and the new Rector, Mr. Reredos. The opening of the novel presents a rich tapestry of the Harley family, intertwining their personal lives, relationships, and societal pressures. We are introduced to young Derwent Crofton, the mischievous son of Clare and Derwent Crofton, who provides comic relief with his innocent inquiries about life and the world around him. Alice, characterized by her pragmatism and contemplative nature, grapples with her status as an unmarried woman, reflecting on her duties to her family and the sacrifices she has made for her role. Meanwhile, the arrival of Mr. Reredos adds a layer of romantic tension, as Alice faces societal expectations and her own desires. Overall, the opening sets the stage for an exploration of love, duty, and individual aspirations within the confines of familial and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PR Text Category: Romance Category: Novels Category: British Literature 312038 2025-09-21T10:51:33.579355 text/html 295363 2024-10-23T01:27:43 text/html 196792 2025-09-21T10:51:37.618465 application/epub+zip 199216 2025-09-21T10:51:34.348394 application/epub+zip 162643 2025-09-21T10:51:33.967370 application/epub+zip 302856 2025-09-21T10:51:40.562353 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 264978 2025-09-21T10:51:37.239380 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 228442 2022-09-24T11:33:59.917455 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 285390 2025-09-21T10:51:33.237365 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 265606 2024-10-23T01:27:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16914 2025-09-21T10:51:40.690328 application/rdf+xml 12446 2025-09-21T10:51:34.038365 image/jpeg 2268 2025-09-21T10:51:34.003422 image/jpeg 184324 2025-09-21T10:51:33.607387 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia