Neighbours on the Green

Neighbours on the Green is a collection of short stories that take place in the village of Dinglefield Green. The narrator of these stories, Mrs. Mulgrave, is a cleverly observant and discreet woman. These witty stories include interesting plots and delightful character studies of the aristocratic community on the Green. The Scottish novelist, Mrs. Oliphant, entertains the readers with her vivid and realistic writing style. Her characters are all unique in their own particular way. The careful observations made by Mrs. Mulgrave in the stories are presented in an incredibly descriptive manner that their picture remains with the readers for a long time. This work is a perfect example of the domestic realism she used in her fictional works.