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 Project Gutenberg 2021-04-24 Public domain in the USA. 228 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 Within the Precincts Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Within the Precincts" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the lives of characters living within the shadow of a grand ecclesiastical establishment, particularly focusing on the experiences of Lottie Despard, the daughter of a Chevalier. The narrative delves into themes of social class, ambition, and the quest for respectability, showcasing Lottie's interactions with both the higher echelons of society and her own modest upbringing. The opening of "Within the Precincts" introduces us to the scene at St. Michael’s Abbey, where characters are gathered in anticipation of a wedding. Lottie, a beautiful but socially positioned young woman, watches the festivities from her window, feeling a mix of emotions as she grapples with her social status and longing for recognition. The chapter vividly describes her disappointment after being overlooked by her friend, the Dean's daughter, during the wedding, as her family’s impoverished background starkly contrasts with the grandeur around her. As the story unfolds, Lottie's complexities and aspirations are revealed against the backdrop of her family dynamics and societal expectations, setting the stage for her struggles with identity and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Families -- Fiction Stepmothers -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 1280519 2025-07-26T04:14:08.436433 text/html 1278991 2024-10-18T13:17:04 text/html 755255 2025-07-26T04:14:21.350349 application/epub+zip 770374 2025-07-26T04:14:10.770385 application/epub+zip 582429 2025-07-26T04:14:09.649361 application/epub+zip 1108894 2025-07-26T04:14:29.974271 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 988700 2025-07-26T04:14:19.955316 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 829319 2022-09-29T10:25:50.889085 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1193152 2025-07-26T04:14:07.057398 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1173301 2024-10-18T13:17:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17172 2025-07-26T04:14:30.149267 application/rdf+xml 28536 2025-07-26T04:14:09.801356 image/jpeg 4097 2025-07-26T04:14:09.722373 image/jpeg 713251 2025-07-26T04:14:08.538393 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia