MRS. OLIPHANT (1828-1897)
Margaret Oliphant Wilson (born Margaret Oliphant Wilson) was a Scottish novelist and historical writer, who usually wrote as Mrs. Oliphant. Her fictional works encompass "domestic realism, the historical novel and tales of the supernatural". She wrote 120 works, including novels, books of travel and description, histories, and volumes of literary criticism. Although Mrs. Oliphant’s popularity waned in the 20th century, her reputation was revived, and the Athenæum owns both 19th century originals and 20th century reprints.