Memoir of the Life of Laurence Oliphant and of Alice Oliphant, His Wife; Volume 2

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In this moving biography, Margaret Oliphant offers a detailed portrait of her brother Laurence, a Victorian adventurer and spiritual seeker, and his wife Alice, a talented artist and writer. Drawing on personal letters, diaries, and other primary sources, Oliphant provides a richly detailed account of her subjects' lives, from their privileged upbringing in Scotland to their travels around the world and their involvement in various spiritual and occult movements. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the fascinating and often tumultuous world of Victorian culture and society.