02644cam a22003373u 4500 47557 UtSlPG 20260610134107.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897 The Wizard's Son, Vol. 3 (of 3) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard%27s_Son Release date is 2014-12-06 Produced by Delphine Lettau, Mary Meehan & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Wizard's Son, Vol. 3 (of 3)" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century." The story centers around Walter, the titular wizard's son, as he grapples with personal turmoil, family expectations, and the complexities of romantic entanglements. Themes of struggle for ideals versus practical realities loom large as Walter contemplates his relationships and responsibilities, particularly in connection with a mysterious new visitor and his own family ties. "The opening of the novel introduces Walter as he returns to his family's old castle, consumed by thoughts of futility and despair regarding his struggles for a better life." He stands idly by the loch, reflecting on his failures and the burden of his responsibilities, while grappling with the arrival of friends that he feels ill-prepared to entertain. A party of merry visitors, led by the boisterous Mr. Williamson, unexpectedly intrudes into his solitude, bringing a mix of levity and confusion into his dark mood. As he interacts with Katie, a young woman from the group who seems attuned to his distress, Walter finds himself caught between past attachments and the allure of new connections. This hints at an intricate narrative exploring the intersections of social expectations, personal dilemmas, and the looming specter of familial duty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Supernatural -- Fiction Inheritance and succession -- Fiction Great Britain -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47557 88396 88396