Margaret Oliphant - Ombra: "There's looks as speaks as strong as words"

The life of Margaret Oliphant Wilson is marked by both literary achievement and profound personal tragedy. After publishing her first novel at 21, she faced the loss of three of her six children and the death of her husband due to tuberculosis. Despite these hardships, she became a prolific writer, supporting her family through her work. Her later years were filled with further loss, including the deaths of her remaining sons, leading to a decline in her health and spirit. She passed away at 69, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and literary contributions.