Description
In the misty Scottish Highlands, Walter Methven—beloved by his widowed mother yet seemingly aimless—finds his life pulled toward a legacy he never asked for. As inheritance and reputation collide, long-buried family secrets begin to surface, blurring the line between the supernatural and the everyday in a story that feels both eerie and intimately human. Margaret Oliphant’s blend of supernatural suggestion with realistic social observation explores themes of duty, identity, and the costs of inheritance—especially when the past refuses to stay buried. With its atmospheric setting and quietly suspenseful momentum, this novel invites readers to consider how much of who we become is chosen, and how much is inherited.
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paperback
Adamant Media Corporation
Published Jan 1, 1883
507 pages
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First Published
1883
Language
eng
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