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_aOliphant, Mrs. _q(Margaret), _d1828-1897 |
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_aThe Executor : _bBlackwood's Edinburgh Magazine vol. LXXXIX |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019 |
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| 490 | 1 | _aChronicles of Carlingford | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2019-06-15 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Chuck Greif (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Executor" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel published in the early 1860s, a period known for its rich literary contributions during the Victorian era. The story revolves around the unexpected implications of a will, particularly focusing on the character of John Brown, an attorney tasked with executing the estate of an eccentric woman, Mrs. Thomson. The narrative explores themes of social class and personal ambition in a small town, reflecting the complexities of human relationships and the dynamics of inheritance. The plot begins with the death of Mrs. Thomson, revealing a troubling will that bequeaths her fortune to an unknown daughter, Phœbe Thomson, whom no one has seen for decades. John Brown is charged with the responsibility of locating Phœbe to validate the will and access the funds. This search entangles him with the grieving Christians, who expected to inherit. As multiple characters navigate the social repercussions of the will’s contents, each experiences personal conflicts and reflections on status, aspiration, and morality. The unfolding drama not only highlights Brown’s struggles with his new role but also poignantly captures the fate of the innocent Bessie Christian, whose dreams intertwine with the consequences of this unexpected bequest. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aInheritance and succession -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aLawyers -- Fiction | ||
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