At His Gates: A Novel. Vol. 2 (of 3)

Community and Social Life: The story is centered around a community and the various individuals who inhabit it. The interactions and relationships between these characters are crucial to the narrative. Moral and Social Issues: Mrs. Oliphant uses the novel to address moral and social issues of the time. Themes such as social class personal integrity and community values are explored through the characters' experiences. Character Development: The first volume introduces the main characters and sets up the various conflicts and storylines that will be developed in the subsequent volumes. The characters’ personal growth and interactions are central to the plot.