Chronicles of Carlingford : The Rector and the Doctor's Family (Dodo Press) (Paperback)

from lauralkeet

The Rector and The Doctor's Family represent the first two parts of Victorian author Margaret Oliphant's Chronicles of Carlingford. At 35 pages, The Rector, is more like a short story, relating the experience of a clergyman who assumes his first parish role after several years in academia. Needle...

from wealhtheowwylfing

Two sweet little novellas set in Carlingford, Oliphant's imaginary Victorian town. In "The Doctor's Family," young Dr. Rider is burdened with a small practice and a good-for-nothing older brother. When his brother's family tracks him down and requires his assistance, Dr.Rider is annoyed--until he...

from nmhale

After reading the novel Hester by Mrs. Oliphant, I was more eager to give this book a try. Does anyone else find that the synopsis on the back cover of Virago books often don't do the stories justice? I frequently have the experience of trying out a new Virago with low expectations, and being ple...

from rainpebble

The Doctor's Family and Other Stories by Mrs Oliphant; VMC; ROOT; (4*) (a): The Executor: I thoroughly enjoyed this. Lovely but rather Victorian story, aren't they all lovely? (4*) (b): The Rector: Again I thoroughly enjoyed this Victorian short. I love how Mrs. Margaret Oliphant uses her words. ...