The Open Door and The Portrait

Two ghost stores in one book by the master herself, Mrs. Oliphant. Read these tales with the lights on as the author takes you back to Victorian times and weaves a story of supernatural fiction. Principal John Tulloch recommend the tales, writing her "large powers, spiritual insight, and purity of thought, and subtle discrimination of many of the best aspects of our social life and character".

The Open Door and The Portrait by Margaret Oliphant, is a Classic Victorian gothic book first published in the United Kingdom in 1881.

A Look Inside

“I did not for a moment pretend to myself that it was possible I could be deceived; there were movements and noises which I understood all about,—cracklings of small branches in the frost, and little rolls of gravel on the path, such as have a very eerie sound sometimes, and perplex you with wonder as to who has done it, when there is no real mystery; but I assure you all these little movements of nature don't affect you one bit when there is something. I understood them. I did not understand the sigh. That was not simple nature; there was meaning in it, feeling, the soul of a creature invisible.”
― Mrs. Oliphant, The Open Door and the Portrait: Stories of the Seen and the Unseen

About the Book
The two short tales "The Open Door" and "The Portrait" were written by Margaret Oliphant. Both tales are classified as ghost stories and were first published in 1881.

"The Open Door"
"The Open Door" by Margaret Oliphant is regarded as one of her greatest ghost stories. The plot centres on suspense and takes place in a terrifying setting. The reader is drawn in by the story's enigmatic events, and its heartbreaking conclusion makes them cry.

"The Portrait"
Margaret Oliphant's "The Portrait" is a ghost story. A reclusive introvert serves as the story's primary character. The central theme of the novel is possession, which makes Phil, the main character, and his father uncomfortable.

A Stunning Reproduction
At Last Chance Publishing, we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title is one of the best classic ghosts stories, of all time, words strung together with such romantic precision, a gothic fiction that you just do not see in the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift to the Victorian Era buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay.

Books Specifics
• The Original 1881 Text
• Classic Victorian Literature

Annotated Content
• Historical Context
• Detailed 19th Historical bullet pointed context

AUTHOR
Margaret Oliphant Wilson Oliphant (1828–1897) was a Scottish novelist and historian who wrote mostly under the pen name Mrs. Oliphant. Her preferred literary genres include domestic realism, supernatural fiction, and historical fiction.