02263cam a22003013u 4500 52756 UtSlPG 20260610134221.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897 The Cuckoo in the Nest, v. 2/2 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-08-08 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) "The Cuckoo in the Nest" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores themes of family dynamics and societal expectations, particularly through the experiences of the main character, Margaret Osborne, as she navigates her life after the death of her aunt and the subsequent changes in her household. The narrative delves into her relationships with other characters, particularly her cousin Colonel Piercey and the new mistress of the house, Patty, adding layers of complexity to the plot. At the start of the novel, we find Colonel Piercey waiting impatiently in a rose garden for Margaret, signaling a tense and unresolved relationship between them. As they interact, their conversation reveals the shifting dynamics within the household following the death of Aunt Piercey and the rise of Patty as the new mistress. The dialogue highlights Margaret's struggle with her newfound uncertainty and dependency while Colonel Piercey grapples with his feelings toward her, oscillating between resentment and compassion. As the opening unfolds, it sets the stage for the conflict and emotional turmoil that will arise from the intertwining lives and loyalties of the central characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52756 93590 93590