The Athelings

The Athelings: Or The Three Gifts is a novel written by Margaret Oliphant and published in 1857. The story revolves around the Atheling family, who are known for their intelligence, beauty, and wealth. The three siblings, Leonard, Gertrude, and Aubrey, are gifted in their own ways. Leonard is a talented artist, Gertrude is a gifted musician, and Aubrey is a brilliant scholar.The novel begins with the Atheling family living a peaceful life in their country estate. However, their lives are turned upside down when their father dies, leaving them with a large inheritance. The siblings are forced to leave their home and move to London, where they must navigate the social and political landscape of the city.As they settle into their new lives, each sibling faces their own set of challenges. Leonard struggles to make a name for himself in the competitive world of art, Gertrude must deal with the advances of a persistent suitor, and Aubrey becomes embroiled in a political scandal.Throughout the novel, the Athelings must learn to rely on each other and their individual gifts to overcome their obstacles. The story is a poignant exploration of family, love, and the pursuit of success in Victorian England.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.