Within The Precincts (1885)

Within The Precincts is a novel written by Margaret Oliphant and published in 1885. The story revolves around the lives of the residents of a small English village called Carlingford, specifically those who live within the precincts of a local church. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, religion, and social class.The main character, Miss Marjorie Beckett, is a young woman who lives with her mother and sister in a small house near the church. Marjorie is in love with the local vicar, Mr. Proctor, but their relationship is complicated by his devotion to his duties and his own doubts about their compatibility. Meanwhile, Marjorie's sister, Lucy, is courted by a wealthy but unscrupulous man named Mr. Ashburton, who is determined to marry her for her money.As the story unfolds, the lives of the characters become increasingly intertwined, and secrets are revealed that threaten to upend their relationships and reputations. Through it all, Oliphant offers a nuanced portrayal of the tensions between social convention and personal desire, as well as the ways in which religion and morality can both inspire and constrain human behavior.Overall, Within The Precincts is a richly detailed and emotionally complex novel that offers a vivid portrait of Victorian society and its values.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.