The Marriage of Elinor
The Marriage of Elinor, written by Mrs. Oliphant in the late 19th century, follows Elinor Dennistoun as she navigates her engagement to the Honorable Phil Compton. Despite warnings from her cousin John Tatham about Compton's dubious reputation, Elinor remains oblivious to the truth of his character. The novel delves into themes of love, societal expectations, and the complexities of romantic relationships, making it a notable exploration of the challenges faced by women in a patriarchal society.
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“(I may say too”
— Mrs. Oliphant
“Mrs. Dennistoun was of opinion, already expressed, that if mothers-in-law are obnoxious to men, sons-in-law are very frequently so to women, which is a point of view not popularly perceived.””
— Mrs. Oliphant
“I wish," cried the old gentleman, with a little spitefulness, "that this Married Women's Property Bill would push on and get itself made law. It would save us a great deal of trouble, and perhaps convince the world at the last how little able they are to be trusted with property. A nice mess they will make of it, and plenty of employment for young solicitors," he said, rubbing his hands. For this was before that important bill was passed, which has not had (like so many other bills) the disastrous consequences which Mr. Lynch foresaw. They””
— Mrs. Oliphant
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