At His Gates

At His Gates is a novel written by Mrs. Margaret Oliphant, a prominent British author of the Victorian era. The book tells the story of a wealthy and influential man named Mr. Warrender, who lives in a grand mansion in the Scottish countryside. Despite his wealth and power, Mr. Warrender is a lonely and unhappy man, haunted by the memory of his beloved wife who died many years ago. One day, a young woman named Sybilla Farquharson arrives at Mr. Warrender's gates, seeking refuge from a storm. Sybilla is a beautiful and spirited young woman who quickly captures Mr. Warrender's attention. Despite the differences in their social status and age, the two begin a passionate and unconventional love affair.As their relationship deepens, Mr. Warrender's past comes back to haunt him, threatening to destroy everything he has built. Meanwhile, Sybilla must navigate the complex social dynamics of the wealthy elite, who view her with suspicion and disdain.At His Gates is a richly detailed and emotionally complex novel that explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. With its vivid descriptions of the Scottish countryside and its nuanced portrayal of Victorian society, the book offers a compelling glimpse into a bygone era of British history.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.