Margaret Oliphant was a Scottish novelist and historical writer, who usually wrote as Mrs. Oliphant. Her fictional works encompass "domestic realism, the historical novel and tales of the supernatural".This book contains seven short stories specially selected by critic August Nemo:- A window''s tale.- Queen Eleanor and fair Rosamond- Mademoiselle- The Lily and the thorn- The strange adventures of John Percival- A story of a wedding-tour- John