Rector And The Doctor's Family (1870)

The Rector And The Doctor's Family is a novel written by Margaret Oliphant and originally published in 1870. The story follows the lives of two families - the Doctor's family and the Rector's family - who live in a small English village. The Doctor's family consists of the Doctor, his wife, and their three children, while the Rector's family consists of the Rector, his wife, and their two children.The novel explores the relationships between the two families, as well as the relationships between the individual family members. The Doctor's wife is jealous of the Rector's wife, who she perceives as more refined and cultured. Meanwhile, the Rector's daughter falls in love with the Doctor's son, but their relationship is complicated by their parents' disapproval.Throughout the novel, Oliphant explores themes of class, social status, and morality. She also provides a detailed and realistic portrayal of life in a small English village in the 19th century. The Rector And The Doctor's Family is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers insight into the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of navigating social conventions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.