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_aOliphant, Mrs. _q(Margaret), _d1828-1897 |
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_aThe Open Door, and the Portrait. : _bStories of the Seen and the Unseen. |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2003 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2003-11-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Stan Goodman, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"The Open Door, and the Portrait" by Margaret O. Wilson Oliphant is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. This work intertwines elements of the supernatural with intimate family dynamics, focusing on the family of a father, Colonel Mortimer, who has just returned from India. The narrative begins with a poignant exploration of life in a rural Scottish setting and sets the stage for mysterious events surrounding the family, particularly their son, Roland, who begins encountering unexplained phenomena tied to a haunting voice. At the start of the novel, Colonel Mortimer discusses settling into their temporary home at Brentwood and the educational challenges faced by his delicate son, Roland. This initial tranquility is soon disrupted as Roland becomes affected by strange voices he hears in the nearby ruins. The opening portion reveals the family's concerns, particularly the mother's anxiety about Roland's mysterious illness, highlighting the boy's emotional depth as he expresses a desperate urge to help a spirit he believes is calling out for assistance. This combination of domestic tranquility and mounting supernatural tension sets the stage for an exploration of both human and otherworldly dimensions, inviting readers to delve deeper into the unfolding mystery and the family's emotional journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aManners and customs -- Fiction | ||
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