Margaret Oliphant - The Cuckoo in the Nest: 'There are some people who never learn; indeed, few people learn by experience''

Margaret Oliphant Wilson's life was marked by both literary achievement and profound personal tragedy. After publishing her first novel in 1849, she established a successful writing career while navigating the loss of three children and her husband to tuberculosis. Despite these hardships, she continued to produce a prolific body of work, gaining recognition and a loyal readership. Following the deaths of her remaining children, her health declined, and she ultimately passed away in 1897, leaving behind a legacy as a significant literary figure of her time.