Two Strangers (1895)

Two Strangers is a novel by Margaret Oliphant, first published in 1895. The story revolves around two strangers, Miss Susan Drummond and Mr. Charles Edward Thornhill, who meet on a train journey and strike up a conversation. Despite their different backgrounds and social status, they find themselves drawn to each other and develop a close friendship.As the story progresses, Miss Drummond faces a moral dilemma when she discovers that Mr. Thornhill is engaged to be married to a woman she knows. She must decide whether to reveal the truth to him or keep quiet and risk losing his friendship.The novel explores themes of social class, morality, and the complexities of human relationships. Oliphant's writing is characterized by her ability to create vivid and realistic characters, and her keen observation of social norms and conventions.Overall, Two Strangers is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a nuanced portrayal of human nature and the intricacies of human relationships.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.