The Ladies Lindores, Vol. 2 (of 3)

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The Ladies Lindores, Vol. 2 (of 3)

by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant

EN·~6 hours·19 chapters

Chapters

19 total
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THE LADIES LINDORES - BY MRS OLIPHANT

0:15
2

THE LADIES LINDORES.

0:01
3

CHAPTER XV.

28:28
4

CHAPTER XVI.

28:54
5

CHAPTER XVII.

28:36
6

CHAPTER XVIII.

26:06
7

CHAPTER XIX.

26:22
8

CHAPTER XX.

25:03
9

CHAPTER XXI.

12:28
10

CHAPTER XXII.

16:46

Description

A restless heir of the Lavender line abandons his aristocratic comforts for the wide‑open possibilities of America, chasing curiosity rather than scandal. When his disappearance finally draws the attention of the diligent Beaufort, the young Marquis is coaxed back home, his adventurous spirit tempered by a newfound sense of duty. The family, relieved yet eager to restore order, now turns its focus to arranging a suitable match for him, hoping to anchor his wandering heart.

The narrative follows the Marquis as he re‑enters society, his unconventional experiences abroad making him both a subject of fascination and a source of gentle amusement among the genteel circles of the north. As potential brides vie for his attention, the story unfolds with witty observations on Victorian manners, the clash of worlds, and the delicate dance of courtship. Listeners will be drawn into a charming portrait of a man caught between the allure of freedom and the expectations of his lineage.

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en

Duration

~6 hours (379K 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.

About the author

Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant

Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant

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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