The Library Window

The Library Window is a novel written by Margaret O. Oliphant that was first published in 1896. The story centers around a young woman named Mary Ogilvy who is left alone in the world after the death of her parents. Mary is taken in by her wealthy aunt, Miss Ogilvy, who lives in a grand house in London. Mary spends her days reading books in the library and looking out of the window, observing the comings and goings of the people in the street below. As Mary grows older, she becomes increasingly aware of the social and political issues of the time, including the plight of the working class and the struggle for women's rights. She becomes involved in various charitable organizations and begins to question the privileged life she leads. The novel also explores the relationships between the various characters, including Mary's friendship with her cousin, Tom, and her complicated relationship with her aunt. As the story progresses, secrets are revealed and Mary's world is turned upside down.The Library Window is a classic Victorian novel that deals with themes of class, gender, and social responsibility. It is a poignant and thought-provoking story that offers a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy and privileged during a time of great social change.First it occurred to me, with a little sensation of discovery, how absurd to say it was not a window, a living window, one to see through! Why, then, had they never seen it, these old folk? I saw as I looked up suddenly the faint greyness as of visible space within--a room behind, certainly dim, as it was natural a room should be on the other side of the street...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.