Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret) 1828-1897 creator text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Ombra" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Katherine Courtenay, an only child and heiress raised in a lonely, uncaring environment, deprived of familial love and connection, leading to her impulsive and rebellious nature. The book explores her struggles with isolation and her complicated relationship with her guardian, Mr. Courtenay, as well as her budding interactions with the local villagers and the potential for friendship and love. The opening of "Ombra" introduces us to Kate's challenging upbringing in the desolate Langton-Courtenay estate, where her uncle, Mr. Courtenay, deliberately keeps her emotionally distant from anyone who might form a sentimental bond with her. Despite the lack of affection in her life, Kate possesses a vibrant spirit and strong opinions that result in her meddling and gossiping about the people around her. As she navigates her fifteenth year, she exhibits a lively curiosity about the world, often at odds with her guardian’s plans for her independence. The chapter culminates in the arrival of a letter from her Aunt Anderson, expressing a desire to reconnect, which presents Kate with a potential escape from her solitary existence and hints at the unfolding challenges of her journey toward finding love and acceptance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-11-23 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) Original publication data not identified England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Mate selection -- Fiction Cousins -- Fiction Aunts -- Fiction Heiresses -- Fiction Social classes -- England -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53583 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53583 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134232.0 53583