Margaret Oliphant Wilson Oliphant, known as Mrs. Oliphant, was a prolific Scottish novelist and historical writer, who typically wrote as Mrs. Oliphant. Her remarkable career spanned over four decades during the Victorian era and she became widely respected for her literary talent as well as her insights into contemporary society. Born on April 4, 1828, in Wallyford, Midlothian, she moved to Liverpool in 1838 and later spent much of her adult life in England and Italy, following the early death of her husband. Mrs. Oliphant is best known for her Chronicles of Carlingford series, domestic realism, and narrative fiction that frequently explored themes of women's roles, social change, and the tension between tradition and modernity. One of her notable works, 'The Cuckoo in the Nest' (1892), continues to attract scholarly interest for its astute depiction of a middle-class family grappling with societal expectations, generational conflict, and personal ambition. Oliphant's important contribution to English literature is undeniable, with a bibliography of over 120 works including novels, historical texts, biographies, and literary criticism, through which she maintained a nuanced and compassionate window into Victorian life and thought. She passed away on June 25, 1897, but her works remain a testament to her literary skill and unique perspective on the issues of her time.