
THE LADIES LINDORES - BY MRS OLIPHANT
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
CHAPTER IX.
The story opens at the grand but fading Dalrulzian house, where the long‑time English Barrington family is packing to leave for a warmer estate in the south. Their departure marks the end of one household regime and the arrival of a young master who has been raised far away, promising change for the old manor. As the family lingers on the familiar Walk, nostalgia mixes with a quiet anticipation of what lies ahead.
Central to this emotional farewell is young Nora Barrington, whose fierce attachment to Dalrulzian makes her reluctant to let go, even as her parents urge practicality. Opposite her stands Rolls, the long‑serving steward, whose stoic professionalism hides a subtle, conflicted fondness for the departing guests. Their gentle sparring hints at the delicate balance of duty, sentiment, and the inevitable reshaping of the house when the new master returns.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (386K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Delphine Lettau, Mary Meehan & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2014-12-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1828–1897
A hugely productive Victorian storyteller, she wrote vivid novels of family life, small-town society, and the supernatural while supporting her family through her pen. Her work ranges from the much-loved Chronicles of Carlingford to ghost stories that still feel sharp and modern.
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