(Margaret) 1828-1897 Oliphant

Mrs. Oliphant, born Margaret Oliphant Wilson Oliphant, was a prolific Scottish novelist and biographer of the nineteenth century. Born in 1828, she wrote extensively across genres, including domestic fiction, historical novels, and literary criticism. Known for her perceptive character studies and nuanced depictions of social life, she became one of the most respected and productive authors of Victorian Britain.